Airport Comparison
| PTB | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| IATA Code | PTB | SFO |
| ICAO Code | KPTB | KSFO |
| City | Petersburg | San Francisco |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 193 ft | 13 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.200000, -77.500000 | 37.620000, -122.380000 |
Petersburg (PTB) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) in Petersburg, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,925 kilometers (2,439 miles / 2,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.
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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 02:25 in Petersburg, it's 23:25 in San Francisco. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Petersburg (PTB) 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 Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.