The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Surkhet Airport (SKH) in Surkhet, Nepal is 12,239 kilometers (7,605 miles / 6,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 United States with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:57 in San Francisco, it's 16:42 in Surkhet. With a 13.75-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 2,387 feet between the two airports. Surkhet Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Surkhet (SKH) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Surkhet Airport (SKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.