SFO
San Francisco
United States
11,795 km
7,329 miles
TMW
Tamworth
Australia
Distance
11,795 km
7,329 mi / 6,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SFO TMW
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Tamworth Airport
IATA Code SFO TMW
ICAO Code KSFO YSTW
City San Francisco Tamworth
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Sydney
Elevation 13 ft 1,334 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -31.080000, 150.850000

San Francisco (SFO) to Tamworth (TMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tamworth Airport (TMW) in Tamworth, Australia is 11,795 kilometers (7,329 miles / 6,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:40 in San Francisco, it's 20:40 in Tamworth. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,321 feet between the two airports. Tamworth Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Tamworth (TMW) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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