SFO
San Francisco
United States
9,328 km
5,796 miles
TUC
San Miguel de Tucuman
Argentina
Distance
9,328 km
5,796 mi / 5,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
131°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

SFO TUC
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport
IATA Code SFO TUC
ICAO Code KSFO SANT
City San Francisco San Miguel de Tucuman
Country United States Argentina
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Argentina/Tucuman
Elevation 13 ft 1,493 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -26.840000, -65.100000

San Francisco (SFO) to San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina is 9,328 kilometers (5,796 miles / 5,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 Argentina. 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 12:53 in San Francisco, it's 16:53 in San Miguel de Tucuman. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,480 feet between the two airports. Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 318° (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 Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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