APQ
Arapiraca
Brazil
10,300 km
6,400 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,300 km
6,400 mi / 5,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Maceio
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

APQ SFO
Airport Name Arapiraca Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code APQ SFO
ICAO Code SNAL KSFO
City Arapiraca San Francisco
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Maceio America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 886 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -9.780000, -36.630000 37.620000, -122.380000

Arapiraca (APQ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arapiraca Airport (APQ) in Arapiraca, Brazil to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,300 kilometers (6,400 miles / 5,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:46 in Arapiraca, it's 21:46 in San Francisco. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Arapiraca (APQ) follows a heading of 100° (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 Arapiraca Airport (APQ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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