DOV
Dover
United States
4,047 km
2,514 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
4,047 km
2,514 mi / 2,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DOV SFO
Airport Name Dover Afb Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code DOV SFO
ICAO Code KDOV KSFO
City Dover San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 29 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 39.130000, -75.470000 37.620000, -122.380000

Dover (DOV) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dover Afb Airport (DOV) in Dover, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 4,047 kilometers (2,514 miles / 2,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 15:11 in Dover, it's 12:11 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 Dover (DOV) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dover Afb Airport (DOV) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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