PVW
Plainview
United States
1,896 km
1,178 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
1,896 km
1,178 mi / 1,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PVW SFO
Airport Name Hale County Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code PVW SFO
ICAO Code KPVW KSFO
City Plainview San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,374 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.170000, -101.720000 37.620000, -122.380000

Plainview (PVW) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hale County Airport (PVW) in Plainview, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 1,896 kilometers (1,178 miles / 1,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 02:54 in Plainview, it's 00:54 in San Francisco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,361 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Hale County Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Plainview (PVW) follows a heading of 95° (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 Hale County Airport (PVW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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