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SXL to SFB: distance & flight time
Sligo (Sligo Airport) → Sanford (Orlando Sanford International Airport)
3,943 mi
6,346 km · 3,427 nm
8h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,943 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 12m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SXL — Sligo Airport · Sligo, Ireland
- SFB — Orlando Sanford International Airport · Sanford, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SXL
- NOC · Ireland West Knock Airport27 mi away
- ENK · St Angelo Airport39 mi away
- CFN · Donegal Airport54 mi away
- GWY · Galway Airport69 mi away
Near SFB
- MCO · Orlando International Airport24 mi away
- ORL · Orlando Executive Airport17 mi away
- DAB · Daytona Beach International Airport30 mi away
- TIX · Space Coast Regional Airport32 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SXL from SFB?
The flight distance from Sligo (SXL) to Sanford (SFB) is 3,943 miles (6,346 km, 3,427 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SXL to SFB?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 12m 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 SXL to SFB?
Nonstop service on SXL–SFB 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 8h 12m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Sligo and Sanford?
Sanford is 5 hours behind Sligo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SXL to SFB?
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Why are some SXL to SFB fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SXL–SFB 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.