HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
10,133 km
6,296 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,133 km
6,296 mi / 5,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
52°
northeast

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HKN SFO
Airport Name Kimbe Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code HKN SFO
ICAO Code AYHK KSFO
City Hoskins San Francisco
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 66 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -5.460000, 150.410000 37.620000, -122.380000

Hoskins (HKN) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,133 kilometers (6,296 miles / 5,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Papua New Guinea 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 20:12 in Hoskins, it's 02:12 in San Francisco. With a 18-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 Hoskins (HKN) follows a heading of 264° (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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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