POI
Potosi
Bolivia
8,685 km
5,397 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,685 km
5,397 mi / 4,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/La_Paz
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

POI SFO
Airport Name Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code POI SFO
ICAO Code SLPO KSFO
City Potosi San Francisco
Country Bolivia United States
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 12,913 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -19.540000, -65.720000 37.620000, -122.380000

Potosi (POI) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,685 kilometers (5,397 miles / 4,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Bolivia 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 05:54 in Potosi, it's 01:54 in San Francisco. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,900 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Potosi (POI) follows a heading of 126° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.