Copenhagen (CPH) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,473
miles
8,807
kilometers
4,755
nautical miles

🕐 10h 55m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (325°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,473 8,757
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,473 8,757
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,473 8,210
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,473 8,210
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,473 10,946
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,473 8,210
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Copenhagen and San Francisco follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPH to SFO route connects Copenhagen, Denmark with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,473 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Denmark to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 325° from Copenhagen. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPH

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) serves Copenhagen, Denmark.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5,473 miles (8,807 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPH to SFO typically take around 10h 55m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,473 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.