ECN
Nicosia
Cyprus
11,549 km
7,176 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,549 km
7,176 mi / 6,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
341°
north northwest

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ECN SFO
Airport Name Ercan International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code ECN SFO
ICAO Code LCEN KSFO
City Nicosia San Francisco
Country Cyprus United States
Timezone Asia/Nicosia America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 404 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.150000, 33.500000 37.620000, -122.380000

Nicosia (ECN) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ercan International Airport (ECN) in Nicosia, Cyprus to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,549 kilometers (7,176 miles / 6,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Cyprus 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 11:49 in Nicosia, it's 01:49 in San Francisco. With a 10-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 Nicosia (ECN) follows a heading of 20° (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 Ercan International Airport (ECN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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