GWY
Galway
Ireland
8,059 km
5,008 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,059 km
5,008 mi / 4,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
310°
northwest

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GWY SFO
Airport Name Galway Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code GWY SFO
ICAO Code EICM KSFO
City Galway San Francisco
Country Ireland United States
Timezone Europe/Dublin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 81 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 37.620000, -122.380000

Galway (GWY) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,059 kilometers (5,008 miles / 4,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Ireland 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 09:32 in Galway, it's 01:32 in San Francisco. With a 8-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 Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 35° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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