SAF
Santa Fe
United States
1,468 km
912 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
1,468 km
912 mi / 793 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
284°
west northwest

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SAF SFO
Airport Name Santa Fe Regional Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code SAF SFO
ICAO Code KSAF KSFO
City Santa Fe San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 6,349 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.600000, -106.100000 37.620000, -122.380000

Santa Fe (SAF) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 1,468 kilometers (912 miles / 793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 02:30 in Santa Fe, it's 01:30 in San Francisco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,336 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Santa Fe Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Fe (SAF) follows a heading of 94° (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 Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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