The flight distance from Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 1,446 kilometers (899 miles / 781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 16:43 in Los Alamos, it's 15:43 in San Francisco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,158 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Los Alamos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Los Alamos (LAM) follows a heading of 93° (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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.