The flight distance from Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) in Malatya, Turkey to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,324 kilometers (7,037 miles / 6,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Turkey 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 15:20 in Malatya, it's 04:20 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,815 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Malatya Erhac Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Malatya (MLX) follows a heading of 16° (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 Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.