Airport Comparison
| MKC | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | MKC | SFO |
| ICAO Code | KMKC | KSFO |
| City | Kansas City | San Francisco |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 757 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.120000, -94.590000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Kansas City (MKC) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) in Kansas City, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,419 kilometers (1,503 miles / 1,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 275°.
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 04:06 in Kansas City, it's 02:06 in San Francisco.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Kansas City (MKC) follows a heading of 77° (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 Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.