Airport Comparison
| GTF | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Great Falls International Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | GTF | SFO |
| ICAO Code | KGTF | KSFO |
| City | Great Falls | San Francisco |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 3,680 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 47.480000, -111.370000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Great Falls (GTF) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) in Great Falls, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 1,417 kilometers (880 miles / 765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 02:35 in Great Falls, it's 01:35 in San Francisco.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,667 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Great Falls International Airport.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Great Falls (GTF) follows a heading of 36° (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 Great Falls International Airport (GTF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.