SFO
San Francisco
United States
11,158 km
6,933 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
11,158 km
6,933 mi / 6,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SFO TAC
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code SFO TAC
ICAO Code KSFO RPVA
City San Francisco Tacloban City
Country United States Philippines
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Manila
Elevation 13 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 11.230000, 125.030000

San Francisco (SFO) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 11,158 kilometers (6,933 miles / 6,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:52 in San Francisco, it's 14:52 in Tacloban City. 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.

The return flight from Tacloban City (TAC) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 48° (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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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