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San FranciscoSydney

Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD)

Timezone shift+6hDirectionwestboundFlight time14h 40mDistance11,941 kmDirect2 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

11,941 km

Fastest Flight

14h 40m

Timezone Shift

+6h

Direct Airlines

2

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Boeing 777
Boeing 787-9

San Francisco to Sydney Flights

Flights from San Francisco to Sydney are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 20:15 and 23:00. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 11,941 km (7,420 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in Sydney

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Departure Timing

Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery

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Arrival Strategy for Sydney

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately expose yourself to sunlight and engage in light physical activity to reset your internal clock. Avoid heavy meals and stay hydrated.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should aim to stay awake until local evening, using strategic caffeine and brief outdoor walks to maintain alertness without overtaxing your system.

Evening Arrival

For evening arrivals, prioritize immediate sleep adaptation by minimizing screen time, creating a dark sleeping environment, and using melatonin if recommended by a healthcare professional.

Best Time to Visit Sydney

Monthly climate overview

Temperate oceanic

Jan

26°

19°

110mm

Feb

26°

19°

125mm

Mar

24°

17°

135mm

Apr

21°

14°

125mm

May

18°

11°

95mm

Jun

16°

9°

125mm

Jul

17°

8°

110mm

Aug

18°

10°

95mm

Sep

20°

12°

105mm

Oct

22°

14°

110mm

Nov

24°

16°

95mm

Dec

25°

18°

105mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

SFO

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 6.5/10

Min connection: 45min

SYD

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 8.2/10

Min connection: 60min

Insider Tip

Nearly 20-hour timezone change

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

UA
United Airlines
20:15Boeing 77714h 40m
QF
Qantas
20:15Boeing 787-914h 40m
QF
Qantas
20:15Boeing 787-914h 40m

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Return & Connections

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Return flight jetlag analysis

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San Francisco to Sydney Jetlag Recovery Guide

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