San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,425
miles
11,950
kilometers
6,452
nautical miles

🕐 14h 39m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (240°)
Direction
🌍 +18h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,425 11,880
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,425 11,880
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,425 11,138
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,425 11,138
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,425 14,850
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,425 11,138
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 7,425 miles across 15 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The SFO to SYD route connects San Francisco, United States with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 7,425 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 240° from San Francisco. There is a 18 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

🛬 About SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 7,425 miles (11,950 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SFO to SYD typically take around 14h 39m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,425 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.