# Distance from Derry (LDY) to San Francisco (SFO)

> 8,020 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,020 km / 4,984 mi / 4,331 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 311° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 33° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 10:06 in Derry, it's 02:06 in San Francisco)
- **Elevation difference**: 9 ft (SFO is lower than LDY)

## Airports

### [City of Derry Airport (LDY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ldy-derry-city-of-derry-airport/1ef266de-c2b7-6462-9e92-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Derry, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGAE
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 55.040000, -7.160000
- Elevation: 22 ft

### [San Francisco International Airport (SFO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sfo-san-francisco-san-francisco-international-airport/1ef266df-382a-66ea-a1cc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: San Francisco, United States
- ICAO: KSFO
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 37.620000, -122.380000
- Elevation: 13 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:06 in Derry, it's 02:06 in San Francisco.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [City of Derry Airport (LDY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ldy-derry-city-of-derry-airport/1ef266de-c2b7-6462-9e92-06bb2780ed98)
- [San Francisco International Airport (SFO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sfo-san-francisco-san-francisco-international-airport/1ef266df-382a-66ea-a1cc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)