SFO
San Francisco
United States
8,377 km
5,206 miles
SKE
Geiteryggen
Norway
Distance
8,377 km
5,206 mi / 4,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO SKE
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Skien Airport
IATA Code SFO SKE
ICAO Code KSFO ENSN
City San Francisco Geiteryggen
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Oslo
Elevation 13 ft 463 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 59.190000, 9.570000

San Francisco (SFO) to Geiteryggen (SKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Skien Airport (SKE) in Geiteryggen, Norway is 8,377 kilometers (5,206 miles / 4,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:21 in San Francisco, it's 12:21 in Geiteryggen. With a 9-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 Geiteryggen (SKE) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 322° (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 Skien Airport (SKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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