HRL
Harlingen
United States
2,643 km
1,642 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
2,643 km
1,642 mi / 1,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HRL SFO
Airport Name Valley International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code HRL SFO
ICAO Code KHRL KSFO
City Harlingen San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 36 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 26.230000, -97.660000 37.620000, -122.380000

Harlingen (HRL) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Valley International Airport (HRL) in Harlingen, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,643 kilometers (1,642 miles / 1,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 23:25 in Harlingen, it's 21:25 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Harlingen (HRL) follows a heading of 111° (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 Valley International Airport (HRL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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