BHU
Bhavnagar
India
13,240 km
8,227 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
13,240 km
8,227 mi / 7,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
13°
north northeast

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BHU SFO
Airport Name Bhavnagar Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BHU SFO
ICAO Code VABV KSFO
City Bhavnagar San Francisco
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 44 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 21.750000, 72.190000 37.620000, -122.380000

Bhavnagar (BHU) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) in Bhavnagar, India to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 13,240 kilometers (8,227 miles / 7,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 India 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 14:44 in Bhavnagar, it's 01:14 in San Francisco. With a 13.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Bhavnagar (BHU) follows a heading of 344° (north 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 Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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