KJA
Krasnoyarsk
Russia
9,079 km
5,641 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,079 km
5,641 mi / 4,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KJA SFO
Airport Name Yemelyanovo Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code KJA SFO
ICAO Code UNKL KSFO
City Krasnoyarsk San Francisco
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Krasnoyarsk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 942 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 56.170000, 92.490000 37.620000, -122.380000

Krasnoyarsk (KJA) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yemelyanovo Airport (KJA) in Krasnoyarsk, Russia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,079 kilometers (5,641 miles / 4,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:50 in Krasnoyarsk, it's 19:50 in San Francisco. With a 15-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 Krasnoyarsk (KJA) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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