BHE
Blenheim
New Zealand
10,917 km
6,784 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,917 km
6,784 mi / 5,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
46°
northeast

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BHE SFO
Airport Name Woodbourne Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BHE SFO
ICAO Code NZWB KSFO
City Blenheim San Francisco
Country New Zealand United States
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 109 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -41.520000, 173.870000 37.620000, -122.380000

Blenheim (BHE) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in Blenheim, New Zealand to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,917 kilometers (6,784 miles / 5,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 New Zealand 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 08:51 in Blenheim, it's 11:51 in San Francisco. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Blenheim (BHE) follows a heading of 223° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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