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SFO to YDF: distance & flight time
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) → Deer Lake (Deer Lake Airport)
3,253 mi
5,235 km · 2,827 nm
6h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4.5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,253 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 51m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SFO — San Francisco International Airport · San Francisco, United States
- YDF — Deer Lake Airport · Deer Lake, Canada
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 YDF
- YJT · Stephenville Airport70 mi away
- YQX · Gander International Airport129 mi away
- ZLT · La Tabatière Airport132 mi away
- YHR · Chevery Airport133 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SFO from YDF?
The flight distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Deer Lake (YDF) is 3,253 miles (5,235 km, 2,827 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SFO to YDF?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 51m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SFO to YDF?
Nonstop service on SFO–YDF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 6h 51m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Deer Lake?
Deer Lake is 4.5 hours ahead of San Francisco.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SFO to YDF?
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Why are some SFO to YDF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SFO–YDF tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.