SFO
San Francisco
United States
12,191 km
7,575 miles
ZYL
Sylhet
Bangladesh
Distance
12,191 km
7,575 mi / 6,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
327°
north northwest

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SFO ZYL
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Osmany International Airport
IATA Code SFO ZYL
ICAO Code KSFO VGSY
City San Francisco Sylhet
Country United States Bangladesh
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 13 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 24.960000, 91.870000

San Francisco (SFO) to Sylhet (ZYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Osmany International Airport (ZYL) in Sylhet, Bangladesh is 12,191 kilometers (7,575 miles / 6,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 21:28 in San Francisco, it's 11:28 in Sylhet. With a 14-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 Sylhet (ZYL) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 28° (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 Osmany International Airport (ZYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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