OVB
Novosibirsk
Russia
9,443 km
5,867 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,443 km
5,867 mi / 5,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

OVB SFO
Airport Name Tolmachevo Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code OVB SFO
ICAO Code UNNT KSFO
City Novosibirsk San Francisco
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Krasnoyarsk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 365 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 55.010000, 82.650000 37.620000, -122.380000

Novosibirsk (OVB) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) in Novosibirsk, Russia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,443 kilometers (5,867 miles / 5,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 05:33 in Novosibirsk, it's 14:33 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 Novosibirsk (OVB) follows a heading of 346° (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 Tolmachevo Airport (OVB) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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