SIN to SFO Route Guide

Singapore, Singapore β†’ San Francisco, United States

Quick answer

WSSS (Singapore, Singapore) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 7,333 NM (13,581 km / 8,439 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 43Β° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 15h 47m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-10.

Distance

7,333 NM

13,581 km / 8,439 mi

Initial Bearing

43Β° (NE)

True heading at departure

Typical Cruise

FL410

41,000 ft

Block Time

15h 47m

Typical jet, no wind correction

Fuel Estimate

23,499 kg

Single-aisle equivalent + reserve

Departure Elevation

22 ft

WSSS

Arrival Elevation

13 ft

KSFO

What aircraft fly this route?

For a 7,333 NM mission, operators typically deploy:

  • Boeing 777-300ER
  • Airbus A350-1000
  • Boeing 787-10
  • Airbus A380

Weather considerations

Pilots flying SIN-SFO should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between SIN and SFO?

7,333 nautical miles (13,581 km / 8,439 statute miles) great-circle.

How long is the flight from Singapore to San Francisco?

Approximately 15h 47m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.

What aircraft typically fly SIN-SFO?

Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-10, Airbus A380 depending on operator and demand.

What altitude do flights cruise at?

Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.

What initial heading is the route?

43Β° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.

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