Airport Comparison
| LFT | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | LFT | SFO |
| ICAO Code | KLFT | KSFO |
| City | Lafayette | San Francisco |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 42 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.210000, -91.990000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Lafayette (LFT) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,908 kilometers (1,807 miles / 1,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.
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 14:52 in Lafayette, it's 12:52 in San Francisco.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Lafayette (LFT) follows a heading of 97° (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 Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.