Airport Comparison
| SFO | TNV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | San Francisco International Airport | Tabuaeran Island Airport |
| IATA Code | SFO | TNV |
| ICAO Code | KSFO | PLFA |
| City | San Francisco | Tabuaeran Island |
| Country | United States | Kiribati |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Pacific/Kiritimati |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 0 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.620000, -122.380000 | 3.900000, -159.390000 |
San Francisco (SFO) to Tabuaeran Island (TNV) Flight Distance
The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) in Tabuaeran Island, Kiribati is 5,308 kilometers (3,298 miles / 2,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.
This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.
This is an international route connecting United States with Kiribati. 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 01:16 in San Francisco, it's 23:16 in Tabuaeran Island. With a 22-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 Tabuaeran Island (TNV) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 40° (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 Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.