GLW
Glasgow
United States
3,201 km
1,989 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,201 km
1,989 mi / 1,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
282°
west northwest

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GLW SFO
Airport Name Glasgow Municipal Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code GLW SFO
ICAO Code KGLW KSFO
City Glasgow San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 716 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 37.030000, -85.950000 37.620000, -122.380000

Glasgow (GLW) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW) in Glasgow, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,201 kilometers (1,989 miles / 1,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:18 in Glasgow, it's 01:18 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Glasgow (GLW) 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 Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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