The flight distance from Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) in Port Hedland, Australia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 13,890 kilometers (8,631 miles / 7,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 04:21 in Port Hedland, it's 13:21 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 Port Hedland (PHE) follows a heading of 270° (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 Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.