MSL
Muscle Shoals
United States
3,119 km
1,938 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,119 km
1,938 mi / 1,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MSL SFO
Airport Name Northwest Alabama Regional Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code MSL SFO
ICAO Code KMSL KSFO
City Muscle Shoals San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 551 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.750000, -87.610000 37.620000, -122.380000

Muscle Shoals (MSL) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,119 kilometers (1,938 miles / 1,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 05:52 in Muscle Shoals, it's 03:52 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Muscle Shoals (MSL) follows a heading of 85° (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 Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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