IVW
Inverway
Australia
12,767 km
7,933 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,767 km
7,933 mi / 6,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
56°
northeast

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IVW SFO
Airport Name Inverway Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code IVW SFO
ICAO Code YINW KSFO
City Inverway San Francisco
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -17.840000, 129.640000 37.620000, -122.380000

Inverway (IVW) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Inverway Airport (IVW) in Inverway, Australia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,767 kilometers (7,933 miles / 6,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 20:53 in Inverway, it's 03:23 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 Inverway (IVW) follows a heading of 266° (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 Inverway Airport (IVW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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