Distance From MCHS Heliport to San Francisco International Airport

The distance from MCHS Heliport () to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 6729 miles or 10829 kilometers or 5844 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 Almaty ( Kazakhstan ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Almaty and San Francisco takes around 15 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from MCHS Heliport, Almaty, Kazakhstan to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 15 hours 28 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 • - SFO

Kilometers		10829 km
Statute Miles		6729 miles
Nautical Miles		5844 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 28 minutes

MCHS Heliport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - to SFO Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Almaty, Kazakhstan and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SFO

Time difference between Almaty (Kazakhstan) and San Francisco (United States) is 12 Hours.
San Francisco time is 12 Hours behind Almaty.

Location	Local Time
Almaty (Kazakhstan)	2026-03-18, 06:55:21 +05
San Francisco (United States)	2026-03-17, 18:55:21 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

MCHS Heliport ( / ) Almaty, Kazakhstan

Destination

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