Airport Comparison
| SFO | TMH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | San Francisco International Airport | Tanah Merah Airport |
| IATA Code | SFO | TMH |
| ICAO Code | KSFO | WAKT |
| City | San Francisco | Tanah Merah-Papua Island |
| Country | United States | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Asia/Jayapura |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 57 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.620000, -122.380000 | -6.100000, 140.300000 |
San Francisco (SFO) to Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) in Tanah Merah-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,065 kilometers (6,875 miles / 5,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 270°.
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 Indonesia. 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 20:48 in San Francisco, it's 13:48 in Tanah Merah-Papua Island. With a 17-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 Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 53° (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 Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.