Paris (ORY) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,579
miles
8,978
kilometers
4,848
nautical miles

🕐 11h 8m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (319°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,579 8,926
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,579 8,926
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,579 8,369
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,579 8,369
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,579 11,158
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,579 8,369
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 Paris 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 ORY to SFO route connects Paris, France with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,579 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from France to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 319° from Paris. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ORY

Paris-Orly Airport

Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) serves Paris, France.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Paris-Orly Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5,579 miles (8,978 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ORY to SFO typically take around 11h 8m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,579 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.