The flight distance from Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 1,543 kilometers (959 miles / 833 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 03:57 in Fort Carson, it's 02:57 in San Francisco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,861 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Fort Carson (FCS) 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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.