LDY
Derry
United Kingdom
8,020 km
4,984 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,020 km
4,984 mi / 4,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LDY SFO
Airport Name City of Derry Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LDY SFO
ICAO Code EGAE KSFO
City Derry San Francisco
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 55.040000, -7.160000 37.620000, -122.380000

Derry (LDY) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City of Derry Airport (LDY) in Derry, United Kingdom to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,020 kilometers (4,984 miles / 4,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 United Kingdom 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 07:01 in Derry, it's 23:01 in San Francisco. With a 8-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 Derry (LDY) follows a heading of 33° (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 City of Derry Airport (LDY) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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