KOS
Sihanukville
Cambodia
12,829 km
7,972 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,829 km
7,972 mi / 6,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Phnom_Penh
Heading
39°
northeast

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KOS SFO
Airport Name Sihanoukville International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code KOS SFO
ICAO Code VDSV KSFO
City Sihanukville San Francisco
Country Cambodia United States
Timezone Asia/Phnom_Penh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 10.580000, 103.640000 37.620000, -122.380000

Sihanukville (KOS) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS) in Sihanukville, Cambodia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,829 kilometers (7,972 miles / 6,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Cambodia 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 19:40 in Sihanukville, it's 04:40 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.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Sihanukville (KOS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Sihanoukville International Airport (KOS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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