Airport Comparison
| GCN | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | GCN | SFO |
| ICAO Code | KGCN | KSFO |
| City | Grand Canyon | San Francisco |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 6,609 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.950000, -112.150000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Grand Canyon (GCN) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 929 kilometers (577 miles / 502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.
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 04:39 in Grand Canyon, it's 03:39 in San Francisco.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,596 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 98° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.