The flight distance from North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) in North Platte, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 1,900 kilometers (1,181 miles / 1,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 03:37 in North Platte, it's 01:37 in San Francisco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,764 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to North Platte (LBF) 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 North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.