SFO
San Francisco
United States
9,955 km
6,186 miles
ZAL
Valdivia
Chile
Distance
9,955 km
6,186 mi / 5,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
144°
southeast

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SFO ZAL
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Pichoy Airport
IATA Code SFO ZAL
ICAO Code KSFO SCVD
City San Francisco Valdivia
Country United States Chile
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Santiago
Elevation 13 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -39.650000, -73.090000

San Francisco (SFO) to Valdivia (ZAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) in Valdivia, Chile is 9,955 kilometers (6,186 miles / 5,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:53 in San Francisco, it's 08:53 in Valdivia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Valdivia (ZAL) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 323° (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 Pichoy Airport (ZAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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