The flight distance from Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,896 kilometers (6,771 miles / 5,883 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 Indonesia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:28 in Lereh-Papua Island, it's 22:28 in San Francisco. With a 17-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 1,304 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Lereh Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) follows a heading of 272° (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 Lereh Airport (LHI) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.