BGZ
Braga
Portugal
8,952 km
5,563 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,952 km
5,563 mi / 4,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
313°
northwest

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BGZ SFO
Airport Name Braga Municipal Aerodrome San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BGZ SFO
ICAO Code LPBR KSFO
City Braga San Francisco
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 247 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 41.590000, -8.450000 37.620000, -122.380000

Braga (BGZ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Braga Municipal Aerodrome (BGZ) in Braga, Portugal to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,952 kilometers (5,563 miles / 4,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Portugal 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 09:29 in Braga, it's 01:29 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 Braga (BGZ) follows a heading of 44° (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 Braga Municipal Aerodrome (BGZ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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