FAH
Farah
Afghanistan
12,218 km
7,592 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
12,218 km
7,592 mi / 6,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
north

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FAH SFO
Airport Name Farah Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code FAH SFO
ICAO Code OAFR KSFO
City Farah San Francisco
Country Afghanistan United States
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,083 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 32.370000, 62.180000 37.620000, -122.380000

Farah (FAH) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Farah Airport (FAH) in Farah, Afghanistan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,218 kilometers (7,592 miles / 6,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Afghanistan 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 13:16 in Farah, it's 00:46 in San Francisco. With a 12.5-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 3,070 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Farah Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Farah (FAH) follows a heading of 356° (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 Farah Airport (FAH) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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