The flight distance from Aulie-ata International Airport (DMB) in Taraz, Kazakhstan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,961 kilometers (6,811 miles / 5,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 15:51 in Taraz, it's 02:51 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 2,177 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Aulie-ata International Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Taraz (DMB) follows a heading of 350° (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 Aulie-ata International Airport (DMB) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.