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Flights from San Francisco to Baku
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Baku. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Istanbul, about 18h 09m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 28m
San Francisco to Baku at a glance
Fastest journey17h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Baku
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 London (LHR) BAK
Leg 1: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines
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
- 11,286 km7,009 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 28mestimate
- Time difference
- +12hBaku vs San Francisco
- Currency in Baku
- USD
- Airports
- SFO → GYD
Flights from San Francisco to Baku: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Baku?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Istanbul and Warsaw. 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 Baku?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,286 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Baku?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST), Warsaw (WAW) and London (LHR). Condor flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Baku?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Baku: Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Baku?
Baku is 12 hours ahead of San Francisco.





