SFO
San Francisco
United States
2,782 km
1,729 miles
YXL
Sioux Lookout
Canada
Distance
2,782 km
1,729 mi / 1,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO YXL
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Sioux Lookout Airport
IATA Code SFO YXL
ICAO Code KSFO CYXL
City San Francisco Sioux Lookout
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Winnipeg
Elevation 13 ft 1,258 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 50.110000, -91.910000

San Francisco (SFO) to Sioux Lookout (YXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) in Sioux Lookout, Canada is 2,782 kilometers (1,729 miles / 1,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:49 in San Francisco, it's 06:49 in Sioux Lookout.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,245 feet between the two airports. Sioux Lookout Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Sioux Lookout (YXL) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). 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 Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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