SFO
San Francisco
United States
3,142 km
1,952 miles
YQN
Nakina
Canada
Distance
3,142 km
1,952 mi / 1,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO YQN
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Nakina Airport
IATA Code SFO YQN
ICAO Code KSFO CYQN
City San Francisco Nakina
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Toronto
Elevation 13 ft 1,057 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 50.180000, -86.700000

San Francisco (SFO) to Nakina (YQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Nakina Airport (YQN) in Nakina, Canada is 3,142 kilometers (1,952 miles / 1,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 21:28 in San Francisco, it's 00:28 in Nakina. 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 1,044 feet between the two airports. Nakina Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Nakina (YQN) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). 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 Nakina Airport (YQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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