Flights Copenhagen → San Francisco
CPH → SFO
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to San Francisco?
The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 11h 26m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Copenhagen to San Francisco, utilizing an Airbus A340-340 aircraft. The destination airport in San Francisco sees a substantial number of passengers annually, with over 50 million people passing through each year.
The Copenhagen (CPH) → San Francisco (SFO) route is operated by Scandinavian Airlines System. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At San Francisco the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 minutes.
Heading to San Francisco: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Copenhagen (CPH) to San Francisco (SFO) heads north-west for about 8,807 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 26m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 min (atfm); arriving into San Francisco it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Airlines System (SK) | 74% | 17 min | 1.8% |
Airlines operating CPH-SFO
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CPH-SFO
The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 11h 26m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Scandinavian Airlines System.
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The Copenhagen-San Francisco route is about 8,807 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
