Airport Comparison
| FNE | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fane Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | FNE | SFO |
| ICAO Code | AYFA | KSFO |
| City | Fane Mission | San Francisco |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Port_Moresby | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 4,500 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | -8.550000, 147.090000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Fane Mission (FNE) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fane Airport (FNE) in Fane Mission, Papua New Guinea to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,633 kilometers (6,607 miles / 5,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.
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 Papua New Guinea 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 03:25 in Fane Mission, it's 09:25 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,487 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Fane Airport.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Fane Mission (FNE) follows a heading of 264° (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 Fane Airport (FNE) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.