SFO
San Francisco
United States
11,298 km
7,020 miles
ZBO
Bowen Airport
Australia
Distance
11,298 km
7,020 mi / 6,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SFO ZBO
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Bowen Airport
IATA Code SFO ZBO
ICAO Code KSFO YBWN
City San Francisco N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 13 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -20.020000, 148.220000

San Francisco (SFO) to Bowen Airport (ZBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Bowen Airport (ZBO) in Bowen Airport, Australia is 11,298 kilometers (7,020 miles / 6,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Australia. 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 20:33 in San Francisco, it's 14:33 in Bowen Airport. 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.

The return flight from Bowen Airport (ZBO) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 54° (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 Bowen Airport (ZBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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