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Flights from San Francisco to Astana

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Astana. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Warsaw, about 19h 19m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 18h 32m
SFONQZFRA

San Francisco to Astana at a glance

Fastest journey18h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Warsaw

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Astana

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

1
SFO Frankfurt (FRA) NQZ
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~19h 19m
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SFO Warsaw (WAW) NQZ
Leg 1: LOT Polish Airlines · Leg 2: LOT Polish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 32m
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SFO Seoul (ICN) NQZ
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Astana
Self-transfer likely ~20h 30m
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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
10,036 km6,232 miles
Journey time
18h 32mestimate
Time difference
+13hAstana vs San Francisco
Currency in Astana
USD
Airports
SFO → NQZ

Flights from San Francisco to Astana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Astana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Warsaw 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 San Francisco to Astana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,036 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Astana?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Warsaw (WAW) and Seoul (ICN). Condor flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Astana?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Astana?
Astana is 13 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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