SFO
San Francisco
United States
9,239 km
5,741 miles
SXB
Strasbourg
France
Distance
9,239 km
5,741 mi / 4,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
31°
north northeast

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SFO SXB
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Strasbourg Airport
IATA Code SFO SXB
ICAO Code KSFO LFST
City San Francisco Strasbourg
Country United States France
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Paris
Elevation 13 ft 505 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 48.540000, 7.630000

San Francisco (SFO) to Strasbourg (SXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Strasbourg Airport (SXB) in Strasbourg, France is 9,239 kilometers (5,741 miles / 4,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with France. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in San Francisco, it's 13:19 in Strasbourg. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Strasbourg (SXB) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Strasbourg Airport (SXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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