Distance From Lord Howe Island Airport to San Francisco International Airport, LDH - SFO Distance

The distance from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 6956 miles or 11195 kilometers or 6041 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 Lord Howe Island ( Australia ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lord Howe Island and San Francisco takes around 15 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lord Howe Island Airport, Lord Howe Island, Australia to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 15 hours 59 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 • LDH - SFO

Kilometers		11195 km
Statute Miles		6956 miles
Nautical Miles		6041 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 59 minutes

Lord Howe Island Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - LDH to SFO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lord Howe Island, Australia and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Lord Howe Island, Australia and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LDH - SFO

Time difference between Lord Howe Island (Australia) and San Francisco (United States) is 17 Hours 30 Minutes.
San Francisco time is 17 Hours 30 Minutes behind Lord Howe Island.

Location	Local Time
Lord Howe Island (Australia)	2026-04-30, 03:45:20 +1030
San Francisco (United States)	2026-04-29, 10:15:20 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

Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH / YLHI) Lord Howe Island, Australia

Destination

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