Distance From Esenboğa International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, ESB - SFO Distance

The distance from Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 6843 miles or 11013 kilometers or 5943 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ankara ( Turkey ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ankara and San Francisco takes around 15 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Esenboğa International Airport, Ankara, Turkey to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 15 hours 43 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ESB - SFO

Kilometers		11013 km
Statute Miles		6843 miles
Nautical Miles		5943 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 43 minutes

Esenboğa International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - ESB to SFO Flight Path

Location of Esenboğa International Airport & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ankara to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ankara, Turkey and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Ankara, Turkey and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ESB - SFO

Time difference between Ankara (Turkey) and San Francisco (United States) is 10 Hours.
San Francisco time is 10 Hours behind Ankara.

Location	Local Time
Ankara (Turkey)	2026-03-14, 23:02:24 +03
San Francisco (United States)	2026-03-14, 13:02:24 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC) Ankara, Turkey

Destination

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States