BSS
Balsas
Brazil
9,334 km
5,800 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,334 km
5,800 mi / 5,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BSS SFO
Airport Name Balsas Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BSS SFO
ICAO Code SNBS KSFO
City Balsas San Francisco
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Fortaleza America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 930 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -7.530000, -46.050000 37.620000, -122.380000

Balsas (BSS) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balsas Airport (BSS) in Balsas, Brazil to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,334 kilometers (5,800 miles / 5,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 04:13 in Balsas, it's 23:13 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 Balsas (BSS) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Balsas Airport (BSS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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