Airport Comparison
| BMD | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | BMD | SFO |
| ICAO Code | FMML | KSFO |
| City | Belo sur Tsiribihina | San Francisco |
| Country | Madagascar | United States |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 154 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | -19.690000, 44.540000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) in Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 17,654 kilometers (10,969 miles / 9,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.
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 Madagascar with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 16:54 in Belo sur Tsiribihina, it's 05:54 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 Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) follows a heading of 36° (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 Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.