DWH
Houston
United States
2,606 km
1,619 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
2,606 km
1,619 mi / 1,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
296°
west northwest

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DWH SFO
Airport Name David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code DWH SFO
ICAO Code KDWH KSFO
City Houston San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 152 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 30.060000, -95.550000 37.620000, -122.380000

Houston (DWH) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) in Houston, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,606 kilometers (1,619 miles / 1,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 05:58 in Houston, it's 03:58 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Houston (DWH) follows a heading of 101° (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 David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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