LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
8,806 km
5,472 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,806 km
5,472 mi / 4,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
320°
northwest

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LEY SFO
Airport Name Lelystad Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LEY SFO
ICAO Code EHLE KSFO
City Lelystad San Francisco
Country Netherlands United States
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -13 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 52.460000, 5.530000 37.620000, -122.380000

Lelystad (LEY) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,806 kilometers (5,472 miles / 4,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Netherlands 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 12:25 in Lelystad, it's 03:25 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 Lelystad (LEY) follows a heading of 29° (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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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