GNJ
Ganja
Azerbaijan
11,226 km
6,976 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,226 km
6,976 mi / 6,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Baku
Heading
351°
north

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GNJ SFO
Airport Name Ganja Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code GNJ SFO
ICAO Code UBBG KSFO
City Ganja San Francisco
Country Azerbaijan United States
Timezone Asia/Baku America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,086 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 40.740000, 46.320000 37.620000, -122.380000

Ganja (GNJ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ganja Airport (GNJ) in Ganja, Azerbaijan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,226 kilometers (6,976 miles / 6,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Azerbaijan 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 11:23 in Ganja, it's 23:23 in San Francisco. With a 12-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 1,073 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Ganja Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Ganja (GNJ) follows a heading of 9° (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 Ganja Airport (GNJ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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