ATL
Atlanta
United States
3,413 km
2,121 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
3,413 km
2,121 mi / 1,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ATL PAO
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code ATL PAO
ICAO Code KATL KPAO
City Atlanta Palo Alto
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,026 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 37.460000, -122.120000

Atlanta (ATL) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 3,413 kilometers (2,121 miles / 1,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:33 in Atlanta, it's 23:33 in Palo Alto. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,019 feet between the two airports. Palo Alto Airport sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Palo Alto (PAO) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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