San Francisco (SFO) to Vienna (VIE)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,998
miles
9,653
kilometers
5,212
nautical miles

🕐 11h 55m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (26°)
Direction
🌍 +9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,998 9,597
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,998 9,597
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,998 8,997
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,998 8,997
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,998 11,996
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,998 8,997
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?

When you land in Vienna, your watch will be 9 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The SFO to VIE route connects San Francisco, United States with Vienna, Austria. This long-haul flight covers 5,998 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Austria. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 26° from San Francisco. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

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

🛬 About VIE

Vienna International Airport

Vienna International Airport (VIE) serves Vienna, Austria.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport to Vienna International Airport is 5,998 miles (9,653 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SFO to VIE typically take around 11h 55m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,998 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.