ARW
Arad
Romania
10,015 km
6,223 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,015 km
6,223 mi / 5,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
332°
north northwest

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ARW SFO
Airport Name Arad International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code ARW SFO
ICAO Code LRAR KSFO
City Arad San Francisco
Country Romania United States
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 352 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 46.180000, 21.260000 37.620000, -122.380000

Arad (ARW) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arad International Airport (ARW) in Arad, Romania to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,015 kilometers (6,223 miles / 5,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Romania 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 23:27 in Arad, it's 13:27 in San Francisco. With a 10-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 Arad (ARW) follows a heading of 24° (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 Arad International Airport (ARW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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