SFO
San Francisco
United States
6,504 km
4,041 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
6,504 km
4,041 mi / 3,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

SFO VHZ
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code SFO VHZ
ICAO Code KSFO NTUV
City San Francisco Vahitahi
Country United States French Polynesia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 13 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -18.780000, -138.850000

San Francisco (SFO) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 6,504 kilometers (4,041 miles / 3,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 03:05 in San Francisco, it's 01:05 in Vahitahi.

The return flight from Vahitahi (VHZ) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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