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SFO to LCE: distance & flight time
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) → La Ceiba (Goloson International Airport)
2,638 mi
4,245 km · 2,292 nm
5h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,638 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 38m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SFO — San Francisco International Airport · San Francisco, United States
- LCE — Goloson International Airport · La Ceiba, Honduras
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SFO
- SQL · San Carlos Airport10 mi away
- HAF · Half Moon Bay Airport10 mi away
- OAK · Metropolitan Oakland International Airport11 mi away
- NGZ · Alameda Naval Air Station12 mi away
Near LCE
- UII · Utila Airport26 mi away
- TEA · Tela Airport41 mi away
- RTB · Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport45 mi away
- TJI · Trujillo Airport62 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SFO from LCE?
The flight distance from San Francisco (SFO) to La Ceiba (LCE) is 2,638 miles (4,245 km, 2,292 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SFO to LCE?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 38m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and La Ceiba?
La Ceiba is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SFO to LCE?
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