The newly launched route has connected the world's two tech hubs, i.e., the original Silicon Valley and India's Silicon Valley.

Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB/ BLR Airport) recently began its non-stop connection with San Francisco for the first time with Air India flight 176 from San Francisco (SFO).

Commenting on the beginning of the new route, Hari Marar, MD & CEO, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) said, "It is a historic day for us at Bengaluru Airport as we now a have non-stop route that connects two cities renowned for their technical prowess across the world. This fulfils a long pending demand of Bangaloreans, and I am confident that this new route will further transform Bengaluru by connecting people and businesses. At BIAL, we will continue to explore new routes that connect Bengaluru to key destinations across the world." 

The Air India's flight will operate twice weekly and is the longest route in its network at approximately 14,000 km (8,698 miles) and the longest flight to and from India (approximately 16 hours). Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the flight from San Francisco was booked to capacity in all classes.

With the onset of this non-stop route, Bengaluru Airport has become the first city in South India to connect with the United States. This route will provide fast and easy access to cities on the West Coast of the United States.