LAO
Laoag City
Philippines
10,981 km
6,823 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,981 km
6,823 mi / 5,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Manila
Heading
46°
northeast

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LAO SFO
Airport Name Laoag International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LAO SFO
ICAO Code RPLI KSFO
City Laoag City San Francisco
Country Philippines United States
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 25 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 18.180000, 120.530000 37.620000, -122.380000

Laoag City (LAO) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laoag International Airport (LAO) in Laoag City, Philippines to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,981 kilometers (6,823 miles / 5,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Philippines 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 06:33 in Laoag City, it's 14:33 in San Francisco. With a 16-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 Laoag City (LAO) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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