RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
8,409 km
5,225 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,409 km
5,225 mi / 4,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
45°
northeast

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RTA SFO
Airport Name Rotuma Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code RTA SFO
ICAO Code NFNR KSFO
City Rotuma San Francisco
Country Fiji United States
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 22 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -12.480000, 177.070000 37.620000, -122.380000

Rotuma (RTA) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,409 kilometers (5,225 miles / 4,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Fiji 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 22:19 in Rotuma, it's 02:19 in San Francisco. With a 20-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 Rotuma (RTA) follows a heading of 241° (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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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