SFO
San Francisco
United States
10,473 km
6,508 miles
TMZ
Thames Aerodrome
New Zealand
Distance
10,473 km
6,508 mi / 5,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
225°
southwest

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SFO TMZ
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Thames Aerodrome
IATA Code SFO TMZ
ICAO Code KSFO NZTH
City San Francisco N/A
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 13 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -37.160000, 175.550000

San Francisco (SFO) to Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) in Thames Aerodrome, New Zealand is 10,473 kilometers (6,508 miles / 5,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 New Zealand. 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 01:10 in San Francisco, it's 22:10 in Thames Aerodrome. With a 21-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 Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 45° (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 Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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