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Route Reference

San Francisco to Sydney

SFO
San Francisco
SYD
Sydney
Distance11,949 km / 7,425 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 14.1 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Destination Time ZoneAustralia/Sydney

Airlines Based in United States or Australia

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*SFOSYD HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair SFOSYD tells you the flight departs San Francisco and arrives in Sydney.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is San Francisco from Sydney?

San Francisco (SFO) is approximately 11,949 km (7,425 miles) from Sydney (SYD).

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

A nonstop flight from SFO to SYD takes roughly 14.1 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Sydney?

San Francisco is on America/Los_Angeles and Sydney is on Australia/Sydney — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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