HOU
Houston
United States
2,649 km
1,646 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
2,649 km
1,646 mi / 1,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
297°
west northwest

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HOU SFO
Airport Name William P Hobby Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code HOU SFO
ICAO Code KHOU KSFO
City Houston San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 46 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 29.650000, -95.280000 37.620000, -122.380000

Houston (HOU) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,649 kilometers (1,646 miles / 1,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 11:09 in Houston, it's 09:09 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Houston (HOU) follows a heading of 101° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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