JAD
Perth
Australia
14,749 km
9,164 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
14,749 km
9,164 mi / 7,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Perth
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JAD SFO
Airport Name Perth Jandakot Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code JAD SFO
ICAO Code YPJT KSFO
City Perth San Francisco
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 99 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -32.100000, 115.880000 37.620000, -122.380000

Perth (JAD) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth Jandakot Airport (JAD) in Perth, Australia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 14,749 kilometers (9,164 miles / 7,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 01:55 in Perth, it's 09:55 in San Francisco. With a 16-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 Perth (JAD) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Perth Jandakot Airport (JAD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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