SFO
San Francisco
United States
13,652 km
8,483 miles
TEF
Telfer Airport
Australia
Distance
13,652 km
8,483 mi / 7,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

SFO TEF
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Telfer Airport
IATA Code SFO TEF
ICAO Code KSFO YTEF
City San Francisco N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Perth
Elevation 13 ft 970 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -21.710000, 122.230000

San Francisco (SFO) to Telfer Airport (TEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Telfer Airport (TEF) in Telfer Airport, Australia is 13,652 kilometers (8,483 miles / 7,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 11:28 in San Francisco, it's 03:28 in Telfer Airport. 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 Telfer Airport (TEF) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 58° (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 Telfer Airport (TEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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