BXR
Bam Airport
Iran
12,598 km
7,828 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,598 km
7,828 mi / 6,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
north

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BXR SFO
Airport Name Bam Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BXR SFO
ICAO Code OIKM KSFO
City N/A San Francisco
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,231 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 29.080000, 58.450000 37.620000, -122.380000

Bam Airport (BXR) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bam Airport (BXR) in Bam Airport, Iran to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,598 kilometers (7,828 miles / 6,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Iran 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 11:56 in Bam Airport, it's 00:26 in San Francisco. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,218 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Bam Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Bam Airport (BXR) follows a heading of 359° (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 Bam Airport (BXR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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