The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachileik, Myanmar is 12,184 kilometers (7,571 miles / 6,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Myanmar. 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 21:48 in San Francisco, it's 11:18 in Tachileik. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,267 feet between the two airports. Tachileik Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Tachileik (THL) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 34° (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 Tachileik Airport (THL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.