The flight distance from Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Airport (DDD) in Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 15,266 kilometers (9,486 miles / 8,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Maldives 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 19:44 in Dhaalu Atoll, it's 06:44 in San Francisco. With a 13-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 Dhaalu Atoll (DDD) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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