KSA
Kosrae
Micronesia
8,295 km
5,154 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,295 km
5,154 mi / 4,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Kosrae
Heading
52°
northeast

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KSA SFO
Airport Name Kosrae Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code KSA SFO
ICAO Code PTSA KSFO
City Kosrae San Francisco
Country Micronesia United States
Timezone Pacific/Kosrae America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 12 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 5.360000, 162.960000 37.620000, -122.380000

Kosrae (KSA) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kosrae Airport (KSA) in Kosrae, Micronesia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,295 kilometers (5,154 miles / 4,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:13 in Kosrae, it's 01:13 in San Francisco. With a 19-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 Kosrae (KSA) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kosrae Airport (KSA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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