EFD
Houston
United States
2,662 km
1,654 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
2,662 km
1,654 mi / 1,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EFD SFO
Airport Name Ellington Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code EFD SFO
ICAO Code KEFD KSFO
City Houston San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 33 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, -95.160000 37.620000, -122.380000

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

The flight distance from Ellington Airport (EFD) in Houston, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,662 kilometers (1,654 miles / 1,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 04:36 in Houston, it's 02:36 in San Francisco.

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

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