ITO
Hilo
United States
3,728 km
2,316 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,728 km
2,316 mi / 2,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
51°
northeast

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ITO SFO
Airport Name Hilo International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code ITO SFO
ICAO Code PHTO KSFO
City Hilo San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 38 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 19.720000, -155.050000 37.620000, -122.380000

Hilo (ITO) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Hilo, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,728 kilometers (2,316 miles / 2,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 00:37 in Hilo, it's 02:37 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Hilo (ITO) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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