SFO
San Francisco
United States
10,638 km
6,610 miles
SKG
Thessaloniki
Greece
Distance
10,638 km
6,610 mi / 5,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
26°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

SFO SKG
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
IATA Code SFO SKG
ICAO Code KSFO LGTS
City San Francisco Thessaloniki
Country United States Greece
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Athens
Elevation 13 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 40.520000, 22.970000

San Francisco (SFO) to Thessaloniki (SKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki, Greece is 10,638 kilometers (6,610 miles / 5,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Greece. 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 22:13 in San Francisco, it's 08:13 in Thessaloniki. 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 Thessaloniki (SKG) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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