The flight distance from Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,232 kilometers (6,979 miles / 6,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Chile 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 09:22 in Punta Arenas, it's 05:22 in San Francisco. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) follows a heading of 151° (south 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 Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.