MDQ
Mar del Plata
Argentina
10,705 km
6,652 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,705 km
6,652 mi / 5,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MDQ SFO
Airport Name Astor Piazzola International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MDQ SFO
ICAO Code SAZM KSFO
City Mar del Plata San Francisco
Country Argentina United States
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 72 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -37.930000, -57.570000 37.620000, -122.380000

Mar del Plata (MDQ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) in Mar del Plata, Argentina to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,705 kilometers (6,652 miles / 5,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Argentina with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:24 in Mar del Plata, it's 02:24 in San Francisco. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Mar del Plata (MDQ) follows a heading of 134° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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