SFO
San Francisco
United States
10,096 km
6,273 miles
TGM
Targu Mures
Romania
Distance
10,096 km
6,273 mi / 5,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO TGM
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Transilvania Targu Mures International Airport
IATA Code SFO TGM
ICAO Code KSFO LRTM
City San Francisco Targu Mures
Country United States Romania
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 13 ft 963 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 46.470000, 24.410000

San Francisco (SFO) to Targu Mures (TGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Transilvania Targu Mures International Airport (TGM) in Targu Mures, Romania is 10,096 kilometers (6,273 miles / 5,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Romania. 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 23:27 in San Francisco, it's 09:27 in Targu Mures. 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 Targu Mures (TGM) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 334° (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 Transilvania Targu Mures International Airport (TGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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