SFO
San Francisco
United States
11,903 km
7,396 miles
TLB
Tarbela
Pakistan
Distance
11,903 km
7,396 mi / 6,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SFO TLB
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Tarbela Dam Airport
IATA Code SFO TLB
ICAO Code KSFO OPTA
City San Francisco Tarbela
Country United States Pakistan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Karachi
Elevation 13 ft 1,114 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 33.990000, 72.610000

San Francisco (SFO) to Tarbela (TLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) in Tarbela, Pakistan is 11,903 kilometers (7,396 miles / 6,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:09 in San Francisco, it's 14:09 in Tarbela. 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 1,101 feet between the two airports. Tarbela Dam Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Tarbela (TLB) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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