SFO
San Francisco
United States
7,897 km
4,907 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
7,897 km
4,907 mi / 4,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO TER
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code SFO TER
ICAO Code KSFO LPLA
City San Francisco Lajes
Country United States Portugal
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 13 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 38.760000, -27.090000

San Francisco (SFO) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 7,897 kilometers (4,907 miles / 4,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Portugal. 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 02:53 in San Francisco, it's 09:53 in Lajes. With a 7-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 Lajes (TER) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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