The flight distance from Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) in Las Vegas, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 1,552 kilometers (964 miles / 838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 14:19 in Las Vegas, it's 13:19 in San Francisco.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,864 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Las Vegas Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Las Vegas (LVS) follows a heading of 93° (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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.