BKL
Cleveland
United States
3,483 km
2,164 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,483 km
2,164 mi / 1,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
277°
west

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BKL SFO
Airport Name Burke Lakefront Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code BKL SFO
ICAO Code KBKL KSFO
City Cleveland San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 584 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 41.520000, -81.680000 37.620000, -122.380000

Cleveland (BKL) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) in Cleveland, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,483 kilometers (2,164 miles / 1,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 05:58 in Cleveland, it's 02:58 in San Francisco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Cleveland (BKL) follows a heading of 70° (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 Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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