The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW) (VDY) in Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW), India is 13,818 kilometers (8,586 miles / 7,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 India. 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 04:03 in San Francisco, it's 17:33 in Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW). 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 1,657 feet between the two airports. Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW) sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW) (VDY) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 18° (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 Vijayanagar Aerodrome (JSW) (VDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.