MKZ
Malacca
Malaysia
13,636 km
8,473 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
13,636 km
8,473 mi / 7,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
41°
northeast

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MKZ SFO
Airport Name Malacca Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MKZ SFO
ICAO Code WMKM KSFO
City Malacca San Francisco
Country Malaysia United States
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 35 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 2.260000, 102.250000 37.620000, -122.380000

Malacca (MKZ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malacca Airport (MKZ) in Malacca, Malaysia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 13,636 kilometers (8,473 miles / 7,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Malaysia 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 12:44 in Malacca, it's 20:44 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.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Malacca (MKZ) follows a heading of 304° (west 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 Malacca Airport (MKZ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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