The flight distance from Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) in Aurora, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 1,546 kilometers (960 miles / 835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 08:06 in Aurora, it's 07:06 in San Francisco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,650 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Buckley Space Force Base Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Aurora (BFK) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.