Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Yangon Airport (RGN): what you need to know
Yangon is 14 hours 30 minutes ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC+6:30 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to RGN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Yangon Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between SFO and RGN:
Beijing Capital Airport
Incheon International Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Yangon Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Yangon Airport (RGN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Yangon Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RGN instead:
When to fly to Yangon Airport (RGN)
December is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Yangon Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Yangon in March.
The warmest month in Yangon is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Yangon Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to RGN in January. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Myanmar
You've done Yangon, now it's time to explore more of Myanmar. Journey around 64 kilometres north-east to Bago to tick off its popular sights. From Shwethalyaung Buddha to Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha and Kyaly Khat Wai Monastery, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Your trip through Myanmar isn't complete without visiting Meiktila. Meiktila Lake and Lac de Meiktila are highlights in this destination, which is around 451 kilometres north of Yangon.