GLS
Galveston
United States
2,705 km
1,681 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
2,705 km
1,681 mi / 1,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
297°
west northwest

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GLS SFO
Airport Name Scholes International At Galveston Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code GLS SFO
ICAO Code KGLS KSFO
City Galveston San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 29.270000, -94.860000 37.620000, -122.380000

Galveston (GLS) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,705 kilometers (1,681 miles / 1,461 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 01:59 in Galveston, it's 23:59 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Galveston (GLS) follows a heading of 102° (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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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