Airport Comparison
| BHM | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | BHM | SFO |
| ICAO Code | KBHM | KSFO |
| City | Birmingham | San Francisco |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 650 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.560000, -86.750000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Birmingham (BHM) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) in Birmingham, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,234 kilometers (2,009 miles / 1,746 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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 02:56 in Birmingham, it's 00:56 in San Francisco.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Birmingham (BHM) follows a heading of 87° (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 Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.