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Flights from Kabul to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Kabul to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or New Delhi, about 20h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 20h 14m
KBLSFOIST

Kabul to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey20h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or New Delhi

Best ways to fly from Kabul 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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KBL Istanbul (IST) SFO
Leg 1: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 29m
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KBL New Delhi (DEL) SFO
Leg 1: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air · Leg 2: Air India
Self-transfer likely ~20h 14m
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KBL Dubai (DXB) SFO
Leg 1: Ariana Afghan Airlines, flydubai, Kam Air · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~21h 54m
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KBL Doha (DOH) SFO
Leg 1: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~22h 14m
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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
11,883 km7,379 miles
Journey time
20h 14mestimate
Time difference
-12.5hSan Francisco vs Kabul
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
KBL → SFO

Flights from Kabul to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kabul to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, New Delhi 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 Kabul to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,883 km.
Where do you change planes between Kabul and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), New Delhi (DEL), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Ariana Afghan Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kabul and San Francisco?
Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Kabul and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 12.5 hours behind Kabul.

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