CHS
Charleston
United States
3,847 km
2,391 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,847 km
2,391 mi / 2,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHS SFO
Airport Name Charleston Afb/International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code CHS SFO
ICAO Code KCHS KSFO
City Charleston San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 46 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -80.040000 37.620000, -122.380000

Charleston (CHS) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charleston Afb/International Airport (CHS) in Charleston, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,847 kilometers (2,391 miles / 2,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 04:05 in Charleston, it's 01:05 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 Charleston (CHS) follows a heading of 85° (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 Charleston Afb/International Airport (CHS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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