SFO
San Francisco
United States
14,077 km
8,747 miles
SLJ
Karijini National Park
Australia
Distance
14,077 km
8,747 mi / 7,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

SFO SLJ
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Solomon Airport
IATA Code SFO SLJ
ICAO Code KSFO YSOL
City San Francisco Karijini National Park
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Perth
Elevation 13 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -22.260000, 117.760000

San Francisco (SFO) to Karijini National Park (SLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Solomon Airport (SLJ) in Karijini National Park, Australia is 14,077 kilometers (8,747 miles / 7,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 United States with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:55 in San Francisco, it's 15:55 in Karijini National Park. With a 16-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 2,008 feet between the two airports. Solomon Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Karijini National Park (SLJ) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Solomon Airport (SLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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