SFO
San Francisco
United States
8,050 km
5,002 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
8,050 km
5,002 mi / 4,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO SOT
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code SFO SOT
ICAO Code KSFO EFSO
City San Francisco Sodankyla
Country United States Finland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 13 ft 602 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 67.390000, 26.620000

San Francisco (SFO) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 8,050 kilometers (5,002 miles / 4,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Finland. 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 23:28 in San Francisco, it's 09:28 in Sodankyla. 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 Sodankyla (SOT) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 335° (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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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