NQX
Key West
United States
4,099 km
2,547 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
4,099 km
2,547 mi / 2,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
301°
west northwest

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NQX SFO
Airport Name Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code NQX SFO
ICAO Code KNQX KSFO
City Key West San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 24.570000, -81.690000 37.620000, -122.380000

Key West (NQX) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) in Key West, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 4,099 kilometers (2,547 miles / 2,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 01:35 in Key West, it's 22:35 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 Key West (NQX) follows a heading of 99° (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 Key West Nas (Boca Chica Field) Airport (NQX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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