LJU
Ljubljana
Slovenia
9,746 km
6,056 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,746 km
6,056 mi / 5,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Ljubljana
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LJU SFO
Airport Name Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LJU SFO
ICAO Code LJLJ KSFO
City Ljubljana San Francisco
Country Slovenia United States
Timezone Europe/Ljubljana America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,273 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 46.220000, 14.460000 37.620000, -122.380000

Ljubljana (LJU) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) in Ljubljana, Slovenia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,746 kilometers (6,056 miles / 5,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Slovenia 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 06:43 in Ljubljana, it's 21:43 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,260 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Ljubljana (LJU) follows a heading of 28° (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 Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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