SFO
San Francisco
United States
5,071 km
3,151 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
5,071 km
3,151 mi / 2,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SFO SYA
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code SFO SYA
ICAO Code KSFO PASY
City San Francisco Shemya
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Adak
Elevation 13 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 52.700000, 174.100000

San Francisco (SFO) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 5,071 kilometers (3,151 miles / 2,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:02 in San Francisco, it's 23:02 in Shemya.

The return flight from Shemya (SYA) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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