The flight distance from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) in Luxembourg, Luxembourg to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,080 kilometers (5,642 miles / 4,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Luxembourg 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 00:48 in Luxembourg, it's 15:48 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 1,221 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Luxembourg-Findel International Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Luxembourg (LUX) follows a heading of 31° (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 Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.