SFO
San Francisco
United States
12,267 km
7,622 miles
SIF
Simara
Nepal
Distance
12,267 km
7,622 mi / 6,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.75h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SFO SIF
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Simara Airport
IATA Code SFO SIF
ICAO Code KSFO VNSI
City San Francisco Simara
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 13 ft 450 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 27.160000, 84.980000

San Francisco (SFO) to Simara (SIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Simara Airport (SIF) in Simara, Nepal is 12,267 kilometers (7,622 miles / 6,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:31 in San Francisco, it's 04:16 in Simara. With a 13.75-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 Simara (SIF) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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