The flight distance from Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 14,560 kilometers (9,047 miles / 7,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Sri Lanka 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 17:38 in Colombo, it's 04:08 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 Colombo (RML) follows a heading of 330° (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 Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.