The flight distance from Long Semado Airport (LSM) in Long Semado, Malaysia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,449 kilometers (7,735 miles / 6,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Malaysia 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 12:13 in Long Semado, it's 20:13 in San Francisco. With a 16-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 2,137 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Long Semado Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Long Semado (LSM) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Long Semado Airport (LSM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.