Airport Comparison
| KGI | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | KGI | SFO |
| ICAO Code | YPKG | KSFO |
| City | Kalgoorlie | San Francisco |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 1,203 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | -30.790000, 121.460000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Kalgoorlie (KGI) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport (KGI) in Kalgoorlie, Australia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 14,207 kilometers (8,828 miles / 7,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.
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 17:36 in Kalgoorlie, it's 01:36 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 1,190 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Kalgoorlie (KGI) follows a heading of 257° (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 Kalgoorlie Boulder Airport (KGI) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.