EPL
Epinal/Mirecourt
France
9,186 km
5,708 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,186 km
5,708 mi / 4,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EPL SFO
Airport Name Epinal-Mirecourt Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code EPL SFO
ICAO Code LFSG KSFO
City Epinal/Mirecourt San Francisco
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,084 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 48.330000, 6.070000 37.620000, -122.380000

Epinal/Mirecourt (EPL) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Epinal-Mirecourt Airport (EPL) in Epinal/Mirecourt, France to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,186 kilometers (5,708 miles / 4,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 France 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 09:30 in Epinal/Mirecourt, it's 00:30 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,071 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Epinal-Mirecourt Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Epinal/Mirecourt (EPL) follows a heading of 32° (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 Epinal-Mirecourt Airport (EPL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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