RAS
Rasht
Iran
11,642 km
7,234 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,642 km
7,234 mi / 6,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
353°
north

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RAS SFO
Airport Name Sardar-e-Jangal Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code RAS SFO
ICAO Code OIGG KSFO
City Rasht San Francisco
Country Iran United States
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Los_Angeles
Elevation -40 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 37.320000, 49.620000 37.620000, -122.380000

Rasht (RAS) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,642 kilometers (7,234 miles / 6,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 16:18 in Rasht, it's 04:48 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 Rasht (RAS) follows a heading of 7° (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 Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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