CEM
Central
United States
3,429 km
2,131 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,429 km
2,131 mi / 1,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CEM SFO
Airport Name Central Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code CEM SFO
ICAO Code PACE KSFO
City Central San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 937 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -144.780000 37.620000, -122.380000

Central (CEM) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Airport (CEM) in Central, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,429 kilometers (2,131 miles / 1,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 22:19 in Central, it's 23:19 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Central (CEM) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Central Airport (CEM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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