Airport Comparison
| BIF | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | BIF | SFO |
| ICAO Code | KBIF | KSFO |
| City | Fort Bliss/El Paso/ | San Francisco |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 3,947 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 31.850000, -106.380000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 1,594 kilometers (990 miles / 861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.
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 13:55 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 12:55 in San Francisco.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,934 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 109° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.