Airport Comparison
| KSW | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kiryat Shmona Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | KSW | SFO |
| ICAO Code | LLKS | KSFO |
| City | Kiryat Shmona | San Francisco |
| Country | Israel | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Jerusalem | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 381 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.220000, 35.600000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Kiryat Shmona (KSW) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kiryat Shmona Airport (KSW) in Kiryat Shmona, Israel to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,815 kilometers (7,341 miles / 6,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.
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 Israel with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 02:15 in Kiryat Shmona, it's 16:15 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.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Kiryat Shmona (KSW) follows a heading of 19° (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 Kiryat Shmona Airport (KSW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.