How long is the NZ9870 flight?

The timetable allows 13 h 35 min. Sydney to San Francisco is 11,949 km (7,425 mi).

Which terminal does NZ9870 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and arrives at Terminal I at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does NZ9870 have?

Also listed as ANZ9870 (Air New Zealand's ICAO code) and NZ 9870.

NZ9870 Flight Status Air New Zealand: Sydney to San Francisco (ANZ9870)

Air New Zealand NZ 9870

En-Route, Arriving in 1h03'

SYD Sydney

Scheduled: 11:50
Actual: 12:02

Terminal: 1 | Gate: 54

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+11

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)

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SFO San Francisco

Scheduled: 06:25
Estimated: 06:16
Delay

Terminal: I | Gate: G4

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time PST

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

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Departed 12h 10m ago · lands in 1h 03m 92%

SYD 12:02 SFO 06:16

10,989 km (6,828 mi) flown · 961 km (597 mi) to go

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 11949 km / 7425 miles · Scheduled Duration: 13:35 · Typical Duration: 13:10

NZ 9870 Flight Status & Schedule Air New Zealand Sydney to San Francisco

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 09	SYD	SFO	12:02	06:16	En-Route	Track >
Nov 08	SYD	SFO	12:32	06:36	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	SYD	SFO	12:08	06:28	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	SYD	SFO	12:00	06:09	Landed	Track >
Nov 05	SYD	SFO	12:06	06:24	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	SYD	SFO	13:20	07:17	Delayed	Track >
Nov 03	SYD	SFO	13:19	07:18	Delayed	Track >
Nov 02	SYD	SFO	12:17	06:27	Landed	Track >
Nov 01	SYD	SFO	11:59	06:05	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	SYD	SFO	13:11	08:09	Landed Late	Track >

Air New Zealand operates NZ 9870 from Sydney to San Francisco, a 11,949 km (7,425 mi) trip, six times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). With 13 h 35 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 13 h 10 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday it left on time, at 12:02, and is due in San Francisco at 06:16, 9 minutes early.

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About NZ 9870

Route: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport SYD to San Francisco International Airport SFO
Distance: 11,949 km (7,425 mi)
Typical flight time: 13 h 10 min
Flies: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time: 6 of the last 7
Average delay when late: 44 min
Usually departs from: Terminal 1

NZ 9870 FAQ

How long is the NZ9870 flight?: The timetable allows 13 h 35 min. Sydney to San Francisco is 11,949 km (7,425 mi).
How often is NZ9870 late?: 1 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 44 minutes on average.
Which days does NZ9870 fly?: Six times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does NZ9870 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and arrives at Terminal I at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does NZ9870 have?: Also listed as ANZ9870 (Air New Zealand's ICAO code) and NZ 9870.

NZ9870 and Sydney SYD to San Francisco SFO Flights

Flight NZ9870 is a code-share Air New Zealand flight of the United Airlines operated UA870.

Other flights departing from Sydney SYD: MH122, NZ104, UA870, VN772

Other flights arriving at San Francisco SFO: UA870, UA97, UA1969

All flights connecting Sydney SYD to San Francisco SFO.