Airport Comparison
| KRW | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Turkmenbashi Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | KRW | SFO |
| ICAO Code | UTAK | KSFO |
| City | Krasnovodsk | San Francisco |
| Country | Turkmenistan | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Ashgabat | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 279 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.060000, 53.010000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Krasnovodsk (KRW) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) in Krasnovodsk, Turkmenistan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,365 kilometers (7,062 miles / 6,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 356°.
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 Turkmenistan 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 08:14 in Krasnovodsk, it's 19:14 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.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Krasnovodsk (KRW) follows a heading of 4° (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 Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.