Distance From Ialibu Airport to San Francisco International Airport, IAL - SFO Distance

The distance from Ialibu Airport (IAL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 6681 miles or 10752 kilometers or 5802 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ialibu ( Papua New Guinea ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ialibu and San Francisco takes around 15 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ialibu Airport, Ialibu, Papua New Guinea to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 15 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • IAL - SFO

Kilometers		10752 km
Statute Miles		6681 miles
Nautical Miles		5802 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 21 minutes

Ialibu Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - IAL to SFO Flight Path

Location of Ialibu Airport & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ialibu to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ialibu, Papua New Guinea and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Ialibu, Papua New Guinea and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IAL - SFO

Time difference between Ialibu (Papua New Guinea) and San Francisco (United States) is 17 Hours.
San Francisco time is 17 Hours behind Ialibu.

Location	Local Time
Ialibu (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-21, 13:43:21 +10
San Francisco (United States)	2026-03-20, 20:43:21 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ialibu Airport (IAL / AYIU) Ialibu, Papua New Guinea

Destination

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States