SFO
San Francisco
United States
10,895 km
6,770 miles
YEI
Bursa
Turkey
Distance
10,895 km
6,770 mi / 5,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
21°
north northeast

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SFO YEI
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Bursa Yenisehir Airport
IATA Code SFO YEI
ICAO Code KSFO LTBR
City San Francisco Bursa
Country United States Turkey
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 13 ft 764 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 40.260000, 29.560000

San Francisco (SFO) to Bursa (YEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Bursa Yenisehir Airport (YEI) in Bursa, Turkey is 10,895 kilometers (6,770 miles / 5,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Turkey. 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 18:10 in San Francisco, it's 05:10 in Bursa. With a 11-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 Bursa (YEI) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Bursa Yenisehir Airport (YEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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