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Airport Comparison
| SBA | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | SBA | SFO |
| ICAO Code | KSBA | KSFO |
| City | Santa Barbara | San Francisco |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 34.400000, -119.800000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) in Santa Barbara, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 427 kilometers (265 miles / 230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.
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 18:18 in Santa Barbara, it's 18:18 in San Francisco.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Barbara (SBA) follows a heading of 146° (south 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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.
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