LDH
Lord Howe Island
Australia
11,194 km
6,956 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,194 km
6,956 mi / 6,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Australia/Lord_Howe
Heading
52°
northeast

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LDH SFO
Airport Name Lord Howe Island Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LDH SFO
ICAO Code YLHI KSFO
City Lord Howe Island San Francisco
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Lord_Howe America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -31.540000, 159.080000 37.620000, -122.380000

Lord Howe Island (LDH) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) in Lord Howe Island, Australia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,194 kilometers (6,956 miles / 6,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 10:24 in Lord Howe Island, it's 15:24 in San Francisco. With a 19-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 Lord Howe Island (LDH) follows a heading of 238° (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 Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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