CHA
Chattanooga
United States
3,321 km
2,064 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,321 km
2,064 mi / 1,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
286°
west northwest

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CHA SFO
Airport Name Lovell Field San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code CHA SFO
ICAO Code KCHA KSFO
City Chattanooga San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 683 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.040000, -85.200000 37.620000, -122.380000

Chattanooga (CHA) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lovell Field (CHA) in Chattanooga, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,321 kilometers (2,064 miles / 1,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:29 in Chattanooga, it's 03:29 in San Francisco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Chattanooga (CHA) follows a heading of 83° (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 Lovell Field (CHA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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