AAN
Al Ain
United Arab Emirates
13,131 km
8,159 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
13,131 km
8,159 mi / 7,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
358°
north

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AAN SFO
Airport Name Al Ain International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code AAN SFO
ICAO Code OMAL KSFO
City Al Ain San Francisco
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 869 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 24.260000, 55.610000 37.620000, -122.380000

Al Ain (AAN) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Ain International Airport (AAN) in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 13,131 kilometers (8,159 miles / 7,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Arab Emirates with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:27 in Al Ain, it's 03:27 in San Francisco. With a 12-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 San Francisco (SFO) to Al Ain (AAN) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Al Ain International Airport (AAN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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