LAI
Lannion
France
8,683 km
5,395 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,683 km
5,395 mi / 4,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAI SFO
Airport Name Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LAI SFO
ICAO Code LFRO KSFO
City Lannion San Francisco
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 290 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 48.750000, -3.470000 37.620000, -122.380000

Lannion (LAI) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport (LAI) in Lannion, France to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,683 kilometers (5,395 miles / 4,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 France 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 10:40 in Lannion, it's 01:40 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 Lannion (LAI) follows a heading of 36° (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 Lannion-Cote de Granit Airport (LAI) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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