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Connecting route · Kyrgyzstan → United States

Flights from Bishkek to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Bishkek to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Beijing or Istanbul, about 18h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 18h 43m
BSZSFOPEK

Bishkek to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey18h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Bishkek to San Francisco

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
BSZ Beijing (PEK) SFO
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air China, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 43m
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2
BSZ Istanbul (IST) SFO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 40m
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3
BSZ Seoul (ICN) SFO
Leg 1: Trinity Airways · Leg 2: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
Self-transfer likely ~20h 20m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
10,884 km6,759 miles
Journey time
18h 43mestimate
Time difference
-14hSan Francisco vs Bishkek
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
BSZ → SFO

Flights from Bishkek to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bishkek to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Beijing, Istanbul and Seoul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Bishkek to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,884 km.
Where do you change planes between Bishkek and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Beijing (PEK), Istanbul (IST) and Seoul (ICN). Air China flies both legs via Beijing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bishkek and San Francisco?
Bishkek: Manas International Airport (BSZ). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Bishkek and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 14 hours behind Bishkek.

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