Airport Comparison
| SFO | TFL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | San Francisco International Airport | Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport |
| IATA Code | SFO | TFL |
| ICAO Code | KSFO | SNTO |
| City | San Francisco | Teofilo Otoni |
| Country | United States | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 1,572 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.620000, -122.380000 | -17.890000, -41.510000 |
San Francisco (SFO) to Teofilo Otoni (TFL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) in Teofilo Otoni, Brazil is 10,441 kilometers (6,487 miles / 5,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.
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 01:03 in San Francisco, it's 06:03 in Teofilo Otoni. 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 1,559 feet between the two airports. Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.
The return flight from Teofilo Otoni (TFL) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 308° (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 Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.