LTK
Latakia
Syria
11,594 km
7,204 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,594 km
7,204 mi / 6,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Damascus
Heading
342°
north northwest

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LTK SFO
Airport Name Bassel Al-Assad International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code LTK SFO
ICAO Code OSLK KSFO
City Latakia San Francisco
Country Syria United States
Timezone Asia/Damascus America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 157 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.400000, 35.950000 37.620000, -122.380000

Latakia (LTK) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK) in Latakia, Syria to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,594 kilometers (7,204 miles / 6,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Syria 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 10:00 in Latakia, it's 23:00 in San Francisco. With a 11-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 Latakia (LTK) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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