LIC
Limon
United States
1,637 km
1,017 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
1,637 km
1,017 mi / 884 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
269°
west

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LIC SFO
Airport Name Limon Municipal Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LIC SFO
ICAO Code KLIC KSFO
City Limon San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,374 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, -103.670000 37.620000, -122.380000

Limon (LIC) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Limon Municipal Airport (LIC) in Limon, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 1,637 kilometers (1,017 miles / 884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 15:57 in Limon, it's 14:57 in San Francisco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,361 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Limon Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Limon (LIC) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Limon Municipal Airport (LIC) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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