BAH
Manama
Bahrain
13,168 km
8,182 miles
VBG
Lompoc
United States
Distance
13,168 km
8,182 mi / 7,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Bahrain
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

BAH VBG
Airport Name Bahrain International Airport Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport
IATA Code BAH VBG
ICAO Code OBBI KVBG
City Manama Lompoc
Country Bahrain United States
Timezone Asia/Bahrain America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6 ft 368 ft
Coordinates 26.270000, 50.630000 34.740000, -120.580000

Manama (BAH) to Lompoc (VBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) in Manama, Bahrain to Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) in Lompoc, United States is 13,168 kilometers (8,182 miles / 7,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 19:20 in Manama, it's 08:20 in Lompoc. 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 Lompoc (VBG) to Manama (BAH) follows a heading of 9° (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 Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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