BVI
Birdsville Airport
Australia
12,416 km
7,715 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,416 km
7,715 mi / 6,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BVI SFO
Airport Name Birdsville Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BVI SFO
ICAO Code YBDV KSFO
City N/A San Francisco
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 159 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -25.900000, 139.350000 37.620000, -122.380000

Birdsville Airport (BVI) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birdsville Airport (BVI) in Birdsville Airport, Australia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,416 kilometers (7,715 miles / 6,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Australia 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 06:25 in Birdsville Airport, it's 12:25 in San Francisco. With a 18-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 Birdsville Airport (BVI) follows a heading of 253° (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 Birdsville Airport (BVI) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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