MCF
Tampa
United States
3,852 km
2,393 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,852 km
2,393 mi / 2,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MCF SFO
Airport Name Macdill Afb Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MCF SFO
ICAO Code KMCF KSFO
City Tampa San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 14 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 27.850000, -82.520000 37.620000, -122.380000

Tampa (MCF) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Macdill Afb Airport (MCF) in Tampa, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,852 kilometers (2,393 miles / 2,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 20:21 in Tampa, it's 17:21 in San Francisco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Tampa (MCF) follows a heading of 94° (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 Macdill Afb Airport (MCF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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