GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
8,794 km
5,464 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,794 km
5,464 mi / 4,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
321°
northwest

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GRQ SFO
Airport Name Eelde Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code GRQ SFO
ICAO Code EHGG KSFO
City Groningen San Francisco
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 17 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 37.620000, -122.380000

Groningen (GRQ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,794 kilometers (5,464 miles / 4,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Netherlands 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 06:45 in Groningen, it's 21:45 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 Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 28° (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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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