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Connecting route · Iraq → United States

Flights from Erbil to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Erbil to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Istanbul, about 17h 57m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 17h 46m
EBLSFOFRA

Erbil to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey17h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Erbil 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.

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EBL Frankfurt (FRA) SFO
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 57m
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EBL Istanbul (IST) SFO
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 46m
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EBL Dubai (DXB) SFO
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Iraqi Airways · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~20h 50m
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EBL Doha (DOH) SFO
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 31m
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EBL Munich (MUC) SFO
Leg 1: Iraqi Airways, UR Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 59m
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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
11,673 km7,249 miles
Journey time
17h 46mestimate
Time difference
-11hSan Francisco vs Erbil
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
EBL → SFO

Flights from Erbil to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Erbil to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Istanbul and Dubai. 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 Erbil to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,673 km.
Where do you change planes between Erbil and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Iraqi Airways flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Erbil and San Francisco?
Erbil: Erbil International Airport (EBL). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Erbil and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 11 hours behind Erbil.

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