SFO
San Francisco
United States
6,926 km
4,304 miles
THO
Thorshofn
Iceland
Distance
6,926 km
4,304 mi / 3,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO THO
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Thorshofn Airport
IATA Code SFO THO
ICAO Code KSFO BITN
City San Francisco Thorshofn
Country United States Iceland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 13 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 66.220000, -15.340000

San Francisco (SFO) to Thorshofn (THO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Thorshofn Airport (THO) in Thorshofn, Iceland is 6,926 kilometers (4,304 miles / 3,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Iceland. 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 15:45 in San Francisco, it's 23:45 in Thorshofn. With a 8-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 Thorshofn (THO) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Thorshofn Airport (THO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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