HNC
Hatteras
United States
4,149 km
2,578 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
4,149 km
2,578 mi / 2,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HNC SFO
Airport Name Billy Mitchell Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code HNC SFO
ICAO Code KHSE KSFO
City Hatteras San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 16 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.230000, -75.620000 37.620000, -122.380000

Hatteras (HNC) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Billy Mitchell Airport (HNC) in Hatteras, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 4,149 kilometers (2,578 miles / 2,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 05:17 in Hatteras, it's 02:17 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 Hatteras (HNC) follows a heading of 79° (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 Billy Mitchell Airport (HNC) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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