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A direct flight from San Francisco to Sydney generally takes around 14 hours 40 minutes to 15 hours 25 minutes. Journeys involving one connection commonly require approximately 17 hours 55 minutes to 24 hours, depending on the transfer point and layover.
| Origin Airport | Destination Airport | Route Code | Approximate Flight Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco International Airport | Sydney Airport | SFO–SYD | Approximately 14 hrs 40 mins–15 hrs 25 mins nonstop |
Sydney is generally 17 hours ahead when San Francisco follows Pacific Daylight Time and Sydney observes Australian Eastern Standard Time. The difference is commonly 19 hours when San Francisco uses Pacific Standard Time and Sydney follows Australian Eastern Daylight Time. During the seasonal transition periods, the gap is usually 18 hours.
Sydney can be 17, 18 or 19 hours ahead of San Francisco because the two cities change their clocks at different times of the year.
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