The flight distance from Redcliffe Airport (RCL) in Redcliffe, Vanuatu to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,363 kilometers (5,818 miles / 5,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Vanuatu 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 03:27 in Redcliffe, it's 08:27 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 Redcliffe (RCL) follows a heading of 245° (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 Redcliffe Airport (RCL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.