AAW
Abbottabad
Pakistan
11,867 km
7,374 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,867 km
7,374 mi / 6,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AAW SFO
Airport Name Abbottabad Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code AAW SFO
ICAO Code OPAB KSFO
City Abbottabad San Francisco
Country Pakistan United States
Timezone Asia/Karachi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,072 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.200000, 73.250000 37.620000, -122.380000

Abbottabad (AAW) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abbottabad Airport (AAW) in Abbottabad, Pakistan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,867 kilometers (7,374 miles / 6,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Pakistan 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 10:45 in Abbottabad, it's 21:45 in San Francisco. With a 13-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 4,059 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Abbottabad Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Abbottabad (AAW) follows a heading of 347° (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 Abbottabad Airport (AAW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.