KAW
Kawthoung
Myanmar
13,218 km
8,213 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
13,218 km
8,213 mi / 7,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
36°
northeast

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KAW SFO
Airport Name Kawthoung Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code KAW SFO
ICAO Code VYKT KSFO
City Kawthoung San Francisco
Country Myanmar United States
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 180 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 10.050000, 98.540000 37.620000, -122.380000

Kawthoung (KAW) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kawthoung Airport (KAW) in Kawthoung, Myanmar to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 13,218 kilometers (8,213 miles / 7,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Myanmar 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 14:04 in Kawthoung, it's 23:34 in San Francisco. With a 14.5-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 Kawthoung (KAW) follows a heading of 313° (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 Kawthoung Airport (KAW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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