NLF
Darnley Island
Australia
10,993 km
6,831 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,993 km
6,831 mi / 5,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
53°
northeast

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NLF SFO
Airport Name Darnley Island Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NLF SFO
ICAO Code YDNI KSFO
City Darnley Island San Francisco
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -9.580000, 143.770000 37.620000, -122.380000

Darnley Island (NLF) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Darnley Island Airport (NLF) in Darnley Island, Australia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,993 kilometers (6,831 miles / 5,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 15:36 in Darnley Island, it's 21:36 in San Francisco. With a 18-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 Darnley Island (NLF) follows a heading of 265° (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 Darnley Island Airport (NLF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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