BNY
Anua
Solomon Islands
9,725 km
6,043 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,725 km
6,043 mi / 5,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BNY SFO
Airport Name Bellona/Anua Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BNY SFO
ICAO Code AGGB KSFO
City Anua San Francisco
Country Solomon Islands United States
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 60 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -11.300000, 159.800000 37.620000, -122.380000

Anua (BNY) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bellona/Anua Airport (BNY) in Anua, Solomon Islands to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,725 kilometers (6,043 miles / 5,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 10:29 in Anua, it's 15:29 in San Francisco. With a 19-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 Anua (BNY) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Bellona/Anua Airport (BNY) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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