BFJ
Bijie
China
11,243 km
6,986 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,243 km
6,986 mi / 6,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BFJ SFO
Airport Name Bijie Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BFJ SFO
ICAO Code ZUBJ KSFO
City Bijie San Francisco
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,448 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 27.270000, 105.470000 37.620000, -122.380000

Bijie (BFJ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bijie Airport (BFJ) in Bijie, China to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,243 kilometers (6,986 miles / 6,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:03 in Bijie, it's 03:03 in San Francisco. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,435 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Bijie Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Bijie (BFJ) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bijie Airport (BFJ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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