The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 10,619 kilometers (6,598 miles / 5,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 12:51 in San Francisco, it's 06:51 in Fatima Mission. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,187 feet between the two airports. Woitape Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fatima Mission (WTP) 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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.