SFO
San Francisco
United States
6,356 km
3,949 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
6,356 km
3,949 mi / 3,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SFO XMS
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code SFO XMS
ICAO Code KSFO SEMC
City San Francisco Macas
Country United States Ecuador
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Guayaquil
Elevation 13 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -2.300000, -78.120000

San Francisco (SFO) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 6,356 kilometers (3,949 miles / 3,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:22 in San Francisco, it's 02:22 in Macas. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,439 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 319° (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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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