AMU
Amanab
Papua New Guinea
10,815 km
6,720 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,815 km
6,720 mi / 5,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
53°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AMU SFO
Airport Name Amanab Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code AMU SFO
ICAO Code AYAM KSFO
City Amanab San Francisco
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,307 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -3.590000, 141.210000 37.620000, -122.380000

Amanab (AMU) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amanab Airport (AMU) in Amanab, Papua New Guinea to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,815 kilometers (6,720 miles / 5,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:37 in Amanab, it's 14:37 in San Francisco. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,294 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Amanab Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Amanab (AMU) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amanab Airport (AMU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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