DCN
RAAF Base Curtin
Australia
13,262 km
8,241 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
13,262 km
8,241 mi / 7,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Perth
Heading
56°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

DCN SFO
Airport Name RAAF Base Curtin San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code DCN SFO
ICAO Code YCIN KSFO
City N/A San Francisco
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 300 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -17.580000, 123.830000 37.620000, -122.380000

RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) in RAAF Base Curtin, Australia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 13,262 kilometers (8,241 miles / 7,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 03:51 in RAAF Base Curtin, it's 12:51 in San Francisco. With a 15-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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) follows a heading of 270° (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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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