PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
6,294 km
3,911 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
6,294 km
3,911 mi / 3,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PTZ SFO
Airport Name Rio Amazonas Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code PTZ SFO
ICAO Code SESM KSFO
City Shell Mera San Francisco
Country Ecuador United States
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,465 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -1.510000, -78.060000 37.620000, -122.380000

Shell Mera (PTZ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 6,294 kilometers (3,911 miles / 3,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Ecuador 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 03:54 in Shell Mera, it's 00:54 in San Francisco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,452 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Rio Amazonas Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Shell Mera (PTZ) follows a heading of 123° (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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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