The flight distance from Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) in Iowa City, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,663 kilometers (1,655 miles / 1,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 02:48 in Iowa City, it's 00:48 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Iowa City (IOW) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.