GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
5,080 km
3,156 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
5,080 km
3,156 mi / 2,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
316°
northwest

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GLF SFO
Airport Name Golfito Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code GLF SFO
ICAO Code MRGF KSFO
City Golfito San Francisco
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 49 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 8.650000, -83.180000 37.620000, -122.380000

Golfito (GLF) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 5,080 kilometers (3,156 miles / 2,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:33 in Golfito, it's 14:33 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Golfito (GLF) 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 Golfito Airport (GLF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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