KIT
Kithira Island
Greece
11,061 km
6,873 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,061 km
6,873 mi / 5,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
333°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KIT SFO
Airport Name Kithira Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code KIT SFO
ICAO Code LGKC KSFO
City Kithira Island San Francisco
Country Greece United States
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,045 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 36.270000, 23.020000 37.620000, -122.380000

Kithira Island (KIT) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kithira Airport (KIT) in Kithira Island, Greece to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,061 kilometers (6,873 miles / 5,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Greece 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 12:17 in Kithira Island, it's 02:17 in San Francisco. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,032 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Kithira Airport.

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

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