The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Turaif Domestic Airport (TUI) in Turaif Domestic Airport, Saudi Arabia is 12,063 kilometers (7,495 miles / 6,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 02:52 in San Francisco, it's 13:52 in Turaif Domestic Airport. 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 2,790 feet between the two airports. Turaif Domestic Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Turaif Domestic Airport (TUI) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 344° (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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Turaif Domestic Airport (TUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.