Airport Comparison
| BTS | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | M. R. Stefanik Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | BTS | SFO |
| ICAO Code | LZIB | KSFO |
| City | Bratislava | San Francisco |
| Country | Slovakia | United States |
| Timezone | Europe/Bratislava | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 436 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 48.170000, 17.210000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Bratislava (BTS) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from M. R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) in Bratislava, Slovakia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,672 kilometers (6,010 miles / 5,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.
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 Slovakia 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 06:44 in Bratislava, it's 21:44 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 Bratislava (BTS) follows a heading of 26° (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 M. R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.