KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
3,807 km
2,365 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,807 km
2,365 mi / 2,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KOA SFO
Airport Name Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code KOA SFO
ICAO Code PHKO KSFO
City Kailua/Kona San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 49 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 19.700000, -156.000000 37.620000, -122.380000

Kailua/Kona (KOA) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,807 kilometers (2,365 miles / 2,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 22:30 in Kailua/Kona, it's 00:30 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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