SFO
San Francisco
United States
10,461 km
6,500 miles
SJK
Sao Jose Dos Campos
Brazil
Distance
10,461 km
6,500 mi / 5,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SFO SJK
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport
IATA Code SFO SJK
ICAO Code KSFO SBSJ
City San Francisco Sao Jose Dos Campos
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 13 ft 2,120 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -23.230000, -45.860000

San Francisco (SFO) to Sao Jose Dos Campos (SJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK) in Sao Jose Dos Campos, Brazil is 10,461 kilometers (6,500 miles / 5,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:26 in San Francisco, it's 23:26 in Sao Jose Dos Campos. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,107 feet between the two airports. Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Jose Dos Campos (SJK) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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