The flight distance from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,917 kilometers (7,405 miles / 6,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Vietnam 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 13:20 in Dien Bien Phu, it's 22:20 in San Francisco. With a 15-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 1,598 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Dien Bien Phu Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) follows a heading of 316° (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 Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.