PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
9,376 km
5,826 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,376 km
5,826 mi / 5,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Prague
Heading
327°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

PRG SFO
Airport Name Václav Havel Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code PRG SFO
ICAO Code LKPR KSFO
City Prague San Francisco
Country Czech Republic United States
Timezone Europe/Prague America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,247 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 50.100000, 14.260000 37.620000, -122.380000

Prague (PRG) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,376 kilometers (5,826 miles / 5,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Czech Republic 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 20:25 in Prague, it's 11:25 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 1,234 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Václav Havel Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Prague (PRG) follows a heading of 26° (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 Václav Havel Airport (PRG) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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