The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 1,047 kilometers (651 miles / 565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 21:37 in Phoenix, it's 20:37 in San Francisco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,122 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Phoenix (PHX) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.