GBF
Negarbo
Papua New Guinea
10,709 km
6,654 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,709 km
6,654 mi / 5,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
53°
northeast

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GBF SFO
Airport Name Negarbo(Negabo) Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code GBF SFO
ICAO Code AYNE KSFO
City Negarbo San Francisco
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,500 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -6.570000, 144.700000 37.620000, -122.380000

Negarbo (GBF) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Negarbo(Negabo) Airport (GBF) in Negarbo, Papua New Guinea to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,709 kilometers (6,654 miles / 5,783 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 10:42 in Negarbo, it's 16:42 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 Negarbo(Negabo) Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Negarbo (GBF) follows a heading of 267° (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 Negarbo(Negabo) Airport (GBF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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