The flight distance from Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,429 kilometers (5,859 miles / 5,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Argentina with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:35 in La Rioja, it's 23:35 in San Francisco. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,424 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Capitan V A Almonacid Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to La Rioja (IRJ) follows a heading of 134° (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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.