HEI
Busum
Germany
8,798 km
5,467 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,798 km
5,467 mi / 4,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
323°
northwest

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HEI SFO
Airport Name Heide-Busum Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code HEI SFO
ICAO Code EDXB KSFO
City Busum San Francisco
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 54.150000, 8.900000 37.620000, -122.380000

Busum (HEI) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,798 kilometers (5,467 miles / 4,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Germany 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 12:26 in Busum, it's 03:26 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 Busum (HEI) follows a heading of 27° (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 Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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