The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tainan Airport (TNN) in Tainan City, Taiwan is 10,631 kilometers (6,606 miles / 5,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Taiwan. 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 21:54 in San Francisco, it's 12:54 in Tainan City. With a 15-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 Tainan City (TNN) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 45° (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 Tainan Airport (TNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.