FTY
Atlanta
United States
3,423 km
2,127 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,423 km
2,127 mi / 1,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
288°
west northwest

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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.

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