The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) in Interlaken Air Base, Switzerland is 9,415 kilometers (5,850 miles / 5,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:02 in San Francisco, it's 03:02 in Interlaken Air Base. With a 9-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 Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 323° (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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Interlaken Air Base (ZIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.