SFO
San Francisco
United States
12,944 km
8,043 miles
SXI
Sirri Island Airport
Iran
Distance
12,944 km
8,043 mi / 6,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
north

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SFO SXI
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Sirri Island Airport
IATA Code SFO SXI
ICAO Code KSFO OIBS
City San Francisco N/A
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tehran
Elevation 13 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 25.910000, 54.540000

San Francisco (SFO) to Sirri Island Airport (SXI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Sirri Island Airport (SXI) in Sirri Island Airport, Iran is 12,944 kilometers (8,043 miles / 6,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:30 in San Francisco, it's 11:00 in Sirri Island Airport. 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.

The return flight from Sirri Island Airport (SXI) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 357° (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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Sirri Island Airport (SXI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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