OAK
Oakland
United States
18 km
11 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
18 km
11 mi / 10 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

OAK SFO
Airport Name Metro Oakland International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code OAK SFO
ICAO Code KOAK KSFO
City Oakland San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 9 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 37.720000, -122.220000 37.620000, -122.380000

Oakland (OAK) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) in Oakland, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 18 kilometers (11 miles / 10 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 23:12 in Oakland, it's 23:12 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Oakland (OAK) follows a heading of 52° (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 Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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