The flight distance from Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) in Alamogordo, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 1,578 kilometers (981 miles / 852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 22:45 in Alamogordo, it's 21:45 in San Francisco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,187 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Alamogordo (ALM) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.