SydneySan FranciscoFlight TimeSYD–SFO
Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The flight from Sydney (SYD) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 13h 2m on average, covering about 7,980 miles. Across 24 flights we tracked, the fastest was 12h 50m and the slowest 13h 19m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13h 2m | 7,980 mi | 12h 50m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SYD to SFO
Our current provider sample includes 1-2/day from SYD to SFO across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1.
- First departure
- 10:20
- Last departure
- 21:25
- Cadence
- 2 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 2
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1/day | Boeing 787 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 10:20 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 24 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-04 and 2026-06-19, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SYD to SFO?
The SYD to SFO flight takes 13h 2m on average based on 24 tracked flights.
How far is SYD from SFO?
SYD to SFO is about 7,980 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SYD to SFO?
United Airlines flies the SYD to SFO route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from SYD to SFO?
Aircraft observed on SYD to SFO include Boeing 787-9.