PNH
Phnom Penh
Cambodia
12,663 km
7,868 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,663 km
7,868 mi / 6,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Phnom_Penh
Heading
39°
northeast

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PNH SFO
Airport Name Phnom Penh International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code PNH SFO
ICAO Code VDPP KSFO
City Phnom Penh San Francisco
Country Cambodia United States
Timezone Asia/Phnom_Penh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 40 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 11.550000, 104.840000 37.620000, -122.380000

Phnom Penh (PNH) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,663 kilometers (7,868 miles / 6,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Cambodia 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 16:08 in Phnom Penh, it's 01:08 in San Francisco. With a 15-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 Phnom Penh (PNH) follows a heading of 308° (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 Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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