MQF
Magnitogorsk
Russia
9,895 km
6,148 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
9,895 km
6,148 mi / 5,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Yekaterinburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MQF SFO
Airport Name Magnitogorsk International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MQF SFO
ICAO Code USCM KSFO
City Magnitogorsk San Francisco
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Yekaterinburg America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,430 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 53.390000, 58.760000 37.620000, -122.380000

Magnitogorsk (MQF) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF) in Magnitogorsk, Russia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 9,895 kilometers (6,148 miles / 5,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Russia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:41 in Magnitogorsk, it's 08:41 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 1,417 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Magnitogorsk International Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Magnitogorsk (MQF) follows a heading of 359° (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 Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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