Airport Comparison
| BHQ | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Broken Hill Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | BHQ | SFO |
| ICAO Code | YBHI | KSFO |
| City | Broken Hill | San Francisco |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 958 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | -32.000000, 141.470000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Broken Hill (BHQ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) in Broken Hill, Australia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,598 kilometers (7,828 miles / 6,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.
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 Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 19:03 in Broken Hill, it's 00:33 in San Francisco. With a 18.5-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 Broken Hill (BHQ) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.