SFO
San Francisco
United States
9,137 km
5,677 miles
WIE
Wiesbaden
Germany
Distance
9,137 km
5,677 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
29°
north northeast

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SFO WIE
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Wiesbaden Army Airfield
IATA Code SFO WIE
ICAO Code KSFO ETOU
City San Francisco Wiesbaden
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Berlin
Elevation 13 ft 461 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 50.050000, 8.330000

San Francisco (SFO) to Wiesbaden (WIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Wiesbaden Army Airfield (WIE) in Wiesbaden, Germany is 9,137 kilometers (5,677 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Germany. 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 23:41 in San Francisco, it's 08:41 in Wiesbaden. 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 Wiesbaden (WIE) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 323° (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 Wiesbaden Army Airfield (WIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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