SFO
San Francisco
United States
12,289 km
7,636 miles
UTH
Udon Thani
Thailand
Distance
12,289 km
7,636 mi / 6,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SFO UTH
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Udon Thani Airport
IATA Code SFO UTH
ICAO Code KSFO VTUD
City San Francisco Udon Thani
Country United States Thailand
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 13 ft 579 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 17.390000, 102.790000

San Francisco (SFO) to Udon Thani (UTH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Udon Thani Airport (UTH) in Udon Thani, Thailand is 12,289 kilometers (7,636 miles / 6,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Thailand. 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 03:55 in San Francisco, it's 18:55 in Udon Thani. 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 Udon Thani (UTH) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 37° (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 Udon Thani Airport (UTH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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