SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
7,871 km
4,891 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
7,871 km
4,891 mi / 4,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
314°
northwest

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SCS SFO
Airport Name Scatsta Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code SCS SFO
ICAO Code EGPM KSFO
City Shetland Islands San Francisco
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 81 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 60.430000, -1.300000 37.620000, -122.380000

Shetland Islands (SCS) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 7,871 kilometers (4,891 miles / 4,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 United Kingdom 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 03:54 in Shetland Islands, it's 19:54 in San Francisco. With a 8-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 Shetland Islands (SCS) follows a heading of 27° (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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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