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Flights from San Francisco to Erbil
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Erbil. 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
San Francisco to Erbil at a glance
Fastest journey17h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Erbil
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) EBL
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Lufthansa
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
- +11hErbil vs San Francisco
- Currency in Erbil
- USD
- Airports
- SFO → EBL
Flights from San Francisco to Erbil: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Erbil?
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 San Francisco to Erbil?
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 San Francisco and Erbil?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Condor flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Erbil?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Erbil: Erbil International Airport (EBL).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Erbil?
Erbil is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco.
