AMQ
Ambon
Indonesia
11,974 km
7,440 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,974 km
7,440 mi / 6,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AMQ SFO
Airport Name Pattimura Airport Ambon San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code AMQ SFO
ICAO Code WAPP KSFO
City Ambon San Francisco
Country Indonesia United States
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -3.710000, 128.090000 37.620000, -122.380000

Ambon (AMQ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pattimura Airport Ambon (AMQ) in Ambon, Indonesia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,974 kilometers (7,440 miles / 6,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Indonesia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:31 in Ambon, it's 08:31 in San Francisco. With a 17-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 San Francisco (SFO) to Ambon (AMQ) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pattimura Airport Ambon (AMQ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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