MKC
Kansas City
United States
2,419 km
1,503 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
2,419 km
1,503 mi / 1,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

MKC SFO
Airport Name Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MKC SFO
ICAO Code KMKC KSFO
City Kansas City San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 757 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 39.120000, -94.590000 37.620000, -122.380000

Kansas City (MKC) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) in Kansas City, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 2,419 kilometers (1,503 miles / 1,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 04:06 in Kansas City, it's 02:06 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Kansas City (MKC) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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