The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 938 kilometers (583 miles / 507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 12:19 in San Francisco, it's 13:19 in Grand Canyon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,986 feet between the two airports. Valle Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (VLE) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 287° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.