PLP
La Palma
Panama
5,494 km
3,414 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
5,494 km
3,414 mi / 2,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
313°
northwest

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PLP SFO
Airport Name Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code PLP SFO
ICAO Code MPLP KSFO
City La Palma San Francisco
Country Panama United States
Timezone America/Panama America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 30 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 8.410000, -78.140000 37.620000, -122.380000

La Palma (PLP) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 5,494 kilometers (3,414 miles / 2,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Panama with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:59 in La Palma, it's 22:59 in San Francisco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to La Palma (PLP) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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