BGV
Bento Goncalves
Brazil
10,456 km
6,497 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,456 km
6,497 mi / 5,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BGV SFO
Airport Name Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BGV SFO
ICAO Code SSBG KSFO
City Bento Goncalves San Francisco
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,209 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -29.150000, -51.540000 37.620000, -122.380000

Bento Goncalves (BGV) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport (BGV) in Bento Goncalves, Brazil to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,456 kilometers (6,497 miles / 5,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 04:37 in Bento Goncalves, it's 23:37 in San Francisco. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,196 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Aeroclube de Bento Goncalves Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Bento Goncalves (BGV) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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