CIQ
Chiquimula
Guatemala
4,106 km
2,551 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
4,106 km
2,551 mi / 2,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Guatemala
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CIQ SFO
Airport Name Chiquimula Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code CIQ SFO
ICAO Code MGCQ KSFO
City Chiquimula San Francisco
Country Guatemala United States
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,484 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 14.830000, -89.520000 37.620000, -122.380000

Chiquimula (CIQ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiquimula Airport (CIQ) in Chiquimula, Guatemala to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 4,106 kilometers (2,551 miles / 2,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 Guatemala with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:53 in Chiquimula, it's 22:53 in San Francisco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,471 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Chiquimula Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Chiquimula (CIQ) follows a heading of 119° (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 Chiquimula Airport (CIQ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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