SFO
San Francisco
United States
12,694 km
7,888 miles
SNW
Thandwe
Myanmar
Distance
12,694 km
7,888 mi / 6,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
322°
northwest

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SFO SNW
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Thandwe Airport
IATA Code SFO SNW
ICAO Code KSFO VYTD
City San Francisco Thandwe
Country United States Myanmar
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Yangon
Elevation 13 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 18.460000, 94.300000

San Francisco (SFO) to Thandwe (SNW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Thandwe Airport (SNW) in Thandwe, Myanmar is 12,694 kilometers (7,888 miles / 6,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Myanmar. 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 03:59 in San Francisco, it's 18:29 in Thandwe. With a 14.5-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 Thandwe (SNW) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 31° (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 Thandwe Airport (SNW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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