SFO
San Francisco
United States
12,997 km
8,076 miles
ZBR
Chabahar
Iran
Distance
12,997 km
8,076 mi / 7,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
357°
north

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SFO ZBR
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Konarak Airport
IATA Code SFO ZBR
ICAO Code KSFO OIZC
City San Francisco Chabahar
Country United States Iran
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tehran
Elevation 13 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 25.440000, 60.380000

San Francisco (SFO) to Chabahar (ZBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Konarak Airport (ZBR) in Chabahar, Iran is 12,997 kilometers (8,076 miles / 7,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 02:45 in San Francisco, it's 14:15 in Chabahar. 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 Chabahar (ZBR) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 2° (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 Konarak Airport (ZBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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