DKV
Docker River Airport
Australia
13,235 km
8,224 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
13,235 km
8,224 mi / 7,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DKV SFO
Airport Name Docker River Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code DKV SFO
ICAO Code YDVR KSFO
City N/A San Francisco
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 589 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -24.860000, 129.070000 37.620000, -122.380000

Docker River Airport (DKV) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Docker River Airport (DKV) in Docker River Airport, Australia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 13,235 kilometers (8,224 miles / 7,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 19:46 in Docker River Airport, it's 02:16 in San Francisco. With a 17.5-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 Docker River Airport (DKV) follows a heading of 260° (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 Docker River Airport (DKV) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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