BAH
Manama
Bahrain
12,873 km
7,999 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,873 km
7,999 mi / 6,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Bahrain
Heading
354°
north

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BAH SFO
Airport Name Bahrain International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BAH SFO
ICAO Code OBBI KSFO
City Manama San Francisco
Country Bahrain United States
Timezone Asia/Bahrain America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 26.270000, 50.630000 37.620000, -122.380000

Manama (BAH) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) in Manama, Bahrain to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,873 kilometers (7,999 miles / 6,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:59 in Manama, it's 21:59 in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco (SFO) to Manama (BAH) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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