RMO
Chișinău
Moldova
10,190 km
6,332 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,190 km
6,332 mi / 5,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Chisinau
Heading
338°
north northwest

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RMO SFO
Airport Name Chișinău International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code RMO SFO
ICAO Code LUKK KSFO
City Chișinău San Francisco
Country Moldova United States
Timezone Europe/Chisinau America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 399 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 46.930000, 28.930000 37.620000, -122.380000

Chișinău (RMO) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) in Chișinău, Moldova to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,190 kilometers (6,332 miles / 5,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Moldova 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 11:50 in Chișinău, it's 01:50 in San Francisco. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Chișinău (RMO) follows a heading of 19° (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 Chișinău International Airport (RMO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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