SFO
San Francisco
United States
4,761 km
2,958 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
4,761 km
2,958 mi / 2,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SFO UPL
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code SFO UPL
ICAO Code KSFO MRUP
City San Francisco Upala
Country United States Costa Rica
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 13 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 10.890000, -85.020000

San Francisco (SFO) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 4,761 kilometers (2,958 miles / 2,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Costa Rica. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:36 in San Francisco, it's 04:36 in Upala.

The return flight from Upala (UPL) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 315° (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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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