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Flights from San Francisco to Ankara
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Ankara. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Doha, about 16h 27m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 27m
San Francisco to Ankara at a glance
Fastest journey16h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Doha
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Ankara
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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SFO Frankfurt (FRA) ANK
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
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
- 11,014 km6,840 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 27mestimate
- Time difference
- +11hAnkara vs San Francisco
- Currency in Ankara
- TRY
- Airports
- SFO → ESB
Flights from San Francisco to Ankara: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Ankara?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Doha and Frankfurt. 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 San Francisco to Ankara?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,014 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Ankara?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Doha (DOH), Frankfurt (FRA) and Amsterdam (AMS). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Ankara?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Ankara?
Ankara is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco.
