Travel from San Francisco

United States

GMT-07:0050 destinations

Long-Haul Destinations

Major time zone changes - plan for jet lag recovery

Sydney18h ahead

Australia

Melbourne18h ahead

Australia

Brisbane17h ahead

Australia

Tokyo16h ahead

Japan

Seoul16h ahead

South Korea

Osaka16h ahead

Japan

Shanghai15h ahead

China

Beijing15h ahead

China

Hong Kong15h ahead

Hong Kong

Singapore15h ahead

Singapore

Taipei15h ahead

Taiwan

Perth15h ahead

Australia

Medium-Haul Destinations

2-5 hour time difference - moderate adjustment needed

Sao Paulo4h ahead

Brazil

Rio de Janeiro4h ahead

Brazil

Santiago4h ahead

Chile

Buenos Aires4h ahead

Argentina

New York3h ahead

United States

Toronto3h ahead

Canada

Havana3h ahead

Cuba

Lima2h ahead

Peru

Bogota2h ahead

Colombia

Chicago2h ahead

United States

Houston2h ahead

United States

All Destinations by Region

Asia
18 cities
ShanghaiDhakaBeijingDelhiTokyoMumbaiJakartaSeoulHo Chi Minh CityBangkok+8 more
Europe
7 cities
IstanbulMoscowLondonBerlinMadridRomeParis
Africa
8 cities
LagosCairoJohannesburgCape TownNairobiCasablancaAddis AbabaAccra
America
13 cities
Sao PauloLimaMexico CityNew YorkBogotaRio de JaneiroSantiagoLos AngelesBuenos AiresToronto+3 more
Australia
4 cities
SydneyMelbourneBrisbanePerth

Planning Your Trip from San Francisco

Traveling internationally from San Francisco (America/Los_Angeles) requires understanding time zone changes and their effects on your body. Our travel guide helps you prepare for flights to any destination.

Tips for San Francisco Travelers

  • For eastward travel, consider departing in the evening to arrive at destination morning
  • For westward travel, morning departures often work best for same-day arrival
  • Long-haul flights crossing 5+ time zones require 3-5 days of adjustment
  • Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol on long flights to minimize jet lag