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Flights from San Francisco to Kabul
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Kabul. 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
San Francisco to Kabul at a glance
Fastest journey20h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or New Delhi
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Kabul
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 Istanbul (IST) KBL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Ariana Afghan Airlines, Kam Air, Turkish 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
- 11,883 km7,379 miles
- Journey time
- 20h 14mestimate
- Time difference
- +12.5hKabul vs San Francisco
- Currency in Kabul
- USD
- Airports
- SFO → KBL
Flights from San Francisco to Kabul: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Kabul?
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 San Francisco to Kabul?
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 San Francisco and Kabul?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), New Delhi (DEL), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Kabul?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Kabul: Kabul International Airport (KBL).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Kabul?
Kabul is 12.5 hours ahead of San Francisco.
