Distance From Semporna Airport to San Francisco International Airport, SMM - SFO Distance

The distance from Semporna Airport (SMM) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 7575 miles or 12191 kilometers or 6578 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Semporna ( Malaysia ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Semporna and San Francisco takes around 17 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Semporna Airport, Semporna, Malaysia to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 17 hours 24 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SMM - SFO

Kilometers		12191 km
Statute Miles		7575 miles
Nautical Miles		6578 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 24 minutes

Semporna Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - SMM to SFO Flight Path

Location of Semporna Airport & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Semporna to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Semporna, Malaysia and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Semporna, Malaysia and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMM - SFO

Time difference between Semporna (Malaysia) and San Francisco (United States) is 16 Hours.
San Francisco time is 16 Hours behind Semporna.

Location	Local Time
Semporna (Malaysia)	2025-12-17, 04:53:35 +08
San Francisco (United States)	2025-12-16, 12:53:35 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Semporna Airport (SMM / WBKA) Semporna, Malaysia

Destination

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States