BES
Brest/Guipavas
France
8,656 km
5,379 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,656 km
5,379 mi / 4,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
314°
northwest

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BES SFO
Airport Name Brest Bretagne Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BES SFO
ICAO Code LFRB KSFO
City Brest/Guipavas San Francisco
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 325 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 48.450000, -4.420000 37.620000, -122.380000

Brest/Guipavas (BES) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in Brest/Guipavas, France to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,656 kilometers (5,379 miles / 4,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 France 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 06:24 in Brest/Guipavas, it's 21:24 in San Francisco. With a 9-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 Brest/Guipavas (BES) follows a heading of 37° (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 Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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