The distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cochin International Airport (COK) is 8920 miles or 14354 kilometers or 7746 nautical miles.
The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.
14354 kilometers is the direct flight distance between San Francisco International Airport (United States) and Cochin International Airport (India).
How long does it take to travel from San Francisco ( United States ) to Kochi ( India )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Kochi takes around 20 hours 30 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States to Cochin International Airport, Kochi, India is
20 hours 30 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.
Travel Distance Between the Airports • SFO - COK
Kilometers | | 14354 km |
Statute Miles | | 8920 miles |
Nautical Miles | | 7746 nm |
Avg. Time of Flight | | 20 hours 30 minutes |
San Francisco International Airport to Cochin International Airport Flight Route Map - SFO to COK Flight Path
Location of San Francisco International Airport & Cochin International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Francisco to Kochi nonstop flight path and travel direction.
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Nonstop flight route between San Francisco, United States and Kochi, India.
Time Difference Between the Airports • SFO - COK
Time difference between
San Francisco (United States) and
Kochi (India) is 12 Hours 30 Minutes.
Kochi time is 12 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of San Francisco.
Location | Local Time |
San Francisco (United States) | 2025-07-30, 09:29:23 PDT |
Kochi (India) | 2025-07-30, 21:59:23 IST |
Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight?
Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.