The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Santa Terezinha Airport (STZ) in Santa Terezinha, Brazil is 9,166 kilometers (5,696 miles / 4,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 18:31 in San Francisco, it's 22:31 in Santa Terezinha. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Terezinha (STZ) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 311° (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 Santa Terezinha Airport (STZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.