Airport Comparison
| IOU | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Edmond Cane Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | IOU | SFO |
| ICAO Code | NWWO | KSFO |
| City | Ile Ouen | San Francisco |
| Country | New Caledonia | United States |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 7 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.460000, 166.780000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Ile Ouen (IOU) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) in Ile Ouen, New Caledonia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,963 kilometers (6,191 miles / 5,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.
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 New Caledonia 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 16:48 in Ile Ouen, it's 21:48 in San Francisco. With a 19-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 Ile Ouen (IOU) follows a heading of 241° (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 Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.