SFO
San Francisco
United States
12,009 km
7,462 miles
VTM
Beersheba
Israel
Distance
12,009 km
7,462 mi / 6,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO VTM
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Nevatim Air Base
IATA Code SFO VTM
ICAO Code KSFO LLNV
City San Francisco Beersheba
Country United States Israel
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 13 ft 1,330 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 31.210000, 35.010000

San Francisco (SFO) to Beersheba (VTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Nevatim Air Base (VTM) in Beersheba, Israel is 12,009 kilometers (7,462 miles / 6,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Israel. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:05 in San Francisco, it's 15:05 in Beersheba. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,317 feet between the two airports. Nevatim Air Base sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Beersheba (VTM) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 341° (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 Nevatim Air Base (VTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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