MZU
Muzaffarpur Airport
India
12,361 km
7,681 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,361 km
7,681 mi / 6,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MZU SFO
Airport Name Muzaffarpur Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MZU SFO
ICAO Code VEMZ KSFO
City N/A San Francisco
Country India United States
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 174 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 26.120000, 85.310000 37.620000, -122.380000

Muzaffarpur Airport (MZU) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muzaffarpur Airport (MZU) in Muzaffarpur Airport, India to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,361 kilometers (7,681 miles / 6,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 14:09 in Muzaffarpur Airport, it's 00:39 in San Francisco. With a 13.5-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 Muzaffarpur Airport (MZU) follows a heading of 333° (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 Muzaffarpur Airport (MZU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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