AEY
Akureyri
Iceland
6,851 km
4,257 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
6,851 km
4,257 mi / 3,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AEY SFO
Airport Name Akureyri Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code AEY SFO
ICAO Code BIAR KSFO
City Akureyri San Francisco
Country Iceland United States
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -18.070000 37.620000, -122.380000

Akureyri (AEY) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 6,851 kilometers (4,257 miles / 3,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:24 in Akureyri, it's 16:24 in San Francisco. With a 8-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 San Francisco (SFO) to Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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