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SFO to BWO: distance & flight time
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) → Balakovo (Balakovo Airport)
6,226 mi
10,019 km · 5,410 nm
12h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,226 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 40m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SFO — San Francisco International Airport · San Francisco, United States
- BWO — Balakovo Airport · Balakovo, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SFO
- SQL · San Carlos Airport10 mi away
- HAF · Half Moon Bay Airport10 mi away
- OAK · Metropolitan Oakland International Airport11 mi away
- NGZ · Alameda Naval Air Station12 mi away
Near BWO
- RTW · Saratov Central Airport76 mi away
- PEZ · Penza Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SFO from BWO?
The flight distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Balakovo (BWO) is 6,226 miles (10,019 km, 5,410 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SFO to BWO?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 40m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Balakovo?
Balakovo is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SFO to BWO?
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