IMQ
Makou
Iran
11,353 km
7,055 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,353 km
7,055 mi / 6,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
349°
north

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IMQ SFO
Airport Name Makou Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code IMQ SFO
ICAO Code OITU KSFO
City Makou San Francisco
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 39.330000, 44.430000 37.620000, -122.380000

Makou (IMQ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makou Airport (IMQ) in Makou, Iran to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,353 kilometers (7,055 miles / 6,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 23:58 in Makou, it's 12:28 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.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Makou (IMQ) follows a heading of 10° (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 Makou Airport (IMQ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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