NCY
Annecy/Meythet
France
9,396 km
5,839 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,396 km
5,839 mi / 5,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NCY SFO
Airport Name Annecy-Haute-Savoie-Mont Blanc Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NCY SFO
ICAO Code LFLP KSFO
City Annecy/Meythet San Francisco
Country France United States
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,521 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 45.930000, 6.100000 37.620000, -122.380000

Annecy/Meythet (NCY) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Annecy-Haute-Savoie-Mont Blanc Airport (NCY) in Annecy/Meythet, France to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,396 kilometers (5,839 miles / 5,074 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 France 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 08:27 in Annecy/Meythet, it's 23:27 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 1,508 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Annecy-Haute-Savoie-Mont Blanc Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Annecy/Meythet (NCY) follows a heading of 33° (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 Annecy-Haute-Savoie-Mont Blanc Airport (NCY) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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