Airport Comparison
| KFE | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | KFE | SFO |
| ICAO Code | YFDF | KSFO |
| City | Cloudbreak Village | San Francisco |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 0.000000, 119.430000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Cloudbreak Village (KFE) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE) in Cloudbreak Village, Australia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,451 kilometers (7,737 miles / 6,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.
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 13:43 in Cloudbreak Village, it's 21:43 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,542 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Cloudbreak Village (KFE) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.