Airport Comparison
| SFO | TUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | San Francisco International Airport | Tucson International Airport |
| IATA Code | SFO | TUS |
| ICAO Code | KSFO | KTUS |
| City | San Francisco | Tucson |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Phoenix |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 2,643 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.620000, -122.380000 | 32.120000, -110.940000 |
San Francisco (SFO) to Tucson (TUS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tucson International Airport (TUS) in Tucson, United States is 1,208 kilometers (751 miles / 652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.
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 03:02 in San Francisco, it's 04:02 in Tucson.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,630 feet between the two airports. Tucson International Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.
The return flight from Tucson (TUS) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 304° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Tucson International Airport (TUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.