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Route Reference

Sydney to San Francisco

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

Airlines Based in Australia or United States

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*SYDSFO HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Sydney from San Francisco?

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

How long is the flight from Sydney to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from SYD to SFO 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 Sydney and San Francisco?

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

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