Airport Comparison
| FTY | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | FTY | SFO |
| ICAO Code | KFTY | KSFO |
| City | Atlanta | San Francisco |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 841 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.800000, -84.500000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Atlanta (FTY) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field (FTY) in Atlanta, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,423 kilometers (2,127 miles / 1,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.
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 02:09 in Atlanta, it's 23:09 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 Atlanta (FTY) follows a heading of 85° (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 Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field (FTY) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.