Airport Comparison
| PGK | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | PGK | SFO |
| ICAO Code | WIPK | KSFO |
| City | Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island | San Francisco |
| Country | Indonesia | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 109 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | -2.160000, 106.140000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island (PGK) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport (PGK) in Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island, Indonesia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 13,697 kilometers (8,511 miles / 7,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.
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 00:56 in Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island, it's 09:56 in San Francisco. With a 15-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 Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island (PGK) follows a heading of 297° (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 Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport (PGK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.