SFO
San Francisco
United States
3,243 km
2,015 miles
YAM
Sault Ste Marie
Canada
Distance
3,243 km
2,015 mi / 1,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO YAM
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Sault Ste Marie Airport
IATA Code SFO YAM
ICAO Code KSFO CYAM
City San Francisco Sault Ste Marie
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Toronto
Elevation 13 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 46.480000, -84.510000

San Francisco (SFO) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) in Sault Ste Marie, Canada is 3,243 kilometers (2,015 miles / 1,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:12 in San Francisco, it's 20:12 in Sault Ste Marie. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sault Ste Marie (YAM) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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