SFO
San Francisco
United States
7,831 km
4,866 miles
VDS
Vadsø
Norway
Distance
7,831 km
4,866 mi / 4,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

SFO VDS
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Vadsø Airport
IATA Code SFO VDS
ICAO Code KSFO ENVD
City San Francisco Vadsø
Country United States Norway
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Oslo
Elevation 13 ft 127 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 70.070000, 29.840000

San Francisco (SFO) to Vadsø (VDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Vadsø Airport (VDS) in Vadsø, Norway is 7,831 kilometers (4,866 miles / 4,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Norway. 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 00:57 in San Francisco, it's 09:57 in Vadsø. 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 Vadsø (VDS) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 337° (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 Vadsø Airport (VDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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