BLR
Bangalore
India
12,952 km
8,048 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
12,952 km
8,048 mi / 6,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
335°
north northwest

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BLR SFM
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code BLR SFM
ICAO Code VOBL KSFM
City Bangalore Sanford
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/New_York
Elevation 3,000 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 43.390000, -70.710000

Bangalore (BLR) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 12,952 kilometers (8,048 miles / 6,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 India 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 16:11 in Bangalore, it's 05:41 in Sanford. With a 10.5-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 2,756 feet between the two airports. Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Sanford (SFM) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 35° (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 Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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