Airport Comparison
| DRO | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Durango-La Plata County Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | DRO | SFO |
| ICAO Code | KDRO | KSFO |
| City | Durango | San Francisco |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 6,689 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.150000, -107.750000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Durango (DRO) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) in Durango, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 1,292 kilometers (803 miles / 698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 277°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 04:02 in Durango, it's 03:02 in San Francisco.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,676 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Durango-La Plata County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Durango (DRO) follows a heading of 88° (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 Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.