SFO
San Francisco
United States
12,776 km
7,938 miles
XCO
Colac Airport
Australia
Distance
12,776 km
7,938 mi / 6,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SFO XCO
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Colac Airport
IATA Code SFO XCO
ICAO Code KSFO YOLA
City San Francisco N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 13 ft 137 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -38.290000, 143.680000

San Francisco (SFO) to Colac Airport (XCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Colac Airport (XCO) in Colac Airport, Australia is 12,776 kilometers (7,938 miles / 6,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 02:19 in San Francisco, it's 21:19 in Colac Airport. 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 Colac Airport (XCO) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Colac Airport (XCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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