NSK
Norilsk
Russia
7,879 km
4,895 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
7,879 km
4,895 mi / 4,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Heading
25°
north northeast

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NSK SFO
Airport Name Norilsk-Alykel Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NSK SFO
ICAO Code UOOO KSFO
City Norilsk San Francisco
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Krasnoyarsk America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 574 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 69.310000, 87.330000 37.620000, -122.380000

Norilsk (NSK) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Norilsk-Alykel Airport (NSK) in Norilsk, Russia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 7,879 kilometers (4,895 miles / 4,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 17:25 in Norilsk, it's 02:25 in San Francisco. With a 15-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 Norilsk (NSK) follows a heading of 349° (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 Norilsk-Alykel Airport (NSK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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