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SFO to YGW: distance & flight time
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) → Kuujjuarapik (Kuujjuarapik Airport)
2,392 mi
3,850 km · 2,079 nm
5h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,392 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 9m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SFO — San Francisco International Airport · San Francisco, United States
- YGW — Kuujjuarapik Airport · Kuujjuarapik, 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 YGW
- YUD · Umiujaq Airport99 mi away
- YSK · Sanikiluaq Airport104 mi away
- YKU · Chisasibi Airport112 mi away
- YGL · La Grande Rivière Airport114 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SFO from YGW?
The flight distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Kuujjuarapik (YGW) is 2,392 miles (3,850 km, 2,079 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SFO to YGW?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 9m 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 YGW?
Nonstop service on SFO–YGW 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 5h 9m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Kuujjuarapik?
Kuujjuarapik is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SFO to YGW?
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Why are some SFO to YGW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SFO–YGW 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.