AJK
Araak
Iran
11,995 km
7,454 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,995 km
7,454 mi / 6,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
354°
north

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AJK SFO
Airport Name Arak Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code AJK SFO
ICAO Code OIHR KSFO
City Araak San Francisco
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,440 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 49.850000 37.620000, -122.380000

Araak (AJK) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arak Airport (AJK) in Araak, Iran to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,995 kilometers (7,454 miles / 6,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Iran 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 07:03 in Araak, it's 19:33 in San Francisco. With a 11.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,427 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Arak Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Araak (AJK) follows a heading of 7° (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 Arak Airport (AJK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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