SFO
San Francisco
United States
8,269 km
5,138 miles
UME
Umea
Sweden
Distance
8,269 km
5,138 mi / 4,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO UME
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Umea Airport
IATA Code SFO UME
ICAO Code KSFO ESNU
City San Francisco Umea
Country United States Sweden
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 13 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 63.790000, 20.280000

San Francisco (SFO) to Umea (UME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Umea Airport (UME) in Umea, Sweden is 8,269 kilometers (5,138 miles / 4,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Sweden. 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 00:59 in San Francisco, it's 09:59 in Umea. With a 9-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 Umea (UME) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 330° (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 Umea Airport (UME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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