The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 12,480 kilometers (7,755 miles / 6,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 05:29 in San Francisco, it's 22:59 in Tennant Creek. With a 17.5-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 1,223 feet between the two airports. Tennant Creek Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Tennant Creek (TCA) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 56° (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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.