The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 1,548 kilometers (962 miles / 836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 00:28 in Colorado Springs, it's 23:28 in San Francisco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,174 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 80° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.