PMZ
Palmar Sur
Costa Rica
5,033 km
3,128 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
5,033 km
3,128 mi / 2,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PMZ SFO
Airport Name Palmar Sur Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code PMZ SFO
ICAO Code MRPM KSFO
City Palmar Sur San Francisco
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 49 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 8.950000, -83.470000 37.620000, -122.380000

Palmar Sur (PMZ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 5,033 kilometers (3,128 miles / 2,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:11 in Palmar Sur, it's 01:11 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Palmar Sur (PMZ) follows a heading of 119° (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 Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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