The flight distance from Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 509 kilometers (317 miles / 275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 11:45 in Palmdale, it's 11:45 in San Francisco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,529 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Palmdale (PMD) follows a heading of 129° (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 Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.