Distance From Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field to San Francisco International Airport

The distance from Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field () to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 5654 miles or 9099 kilometers or 4910 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Wetzlar ( Germany ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wetzlar and San Francisco takes around 12 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field, Wetzlar, Germany to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 12 hours 59 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - SFO

Kilometers		9099 km
Statute Miles		5654 miles
Nautical Miles		4910 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 59 minutes

Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - to SFO Flight Path

Location of Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Wetzlar to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Wetzlar, Germany and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SFO

Time difference between Wetzlar (Germany) and San Francisco (United States) is 9 Hours.
San Francisco time is 9 Hours behind Wetzlar.

Location	Local Time
Wetzlar (Germany)	2025-12-15, 12:30:56 CET
San Francisco (United States)	2025-12-15, 03:30:56 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field ( / ) Wetzlar, Germany

Destination

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States