RCR
Rochester
United States
3,114 km
1,935 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,114 km
1,935 mi / 1,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

RCR SFO
Airport Name Fulton County Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code RCR SFO
ICAO Code KRCR KSFO
City Rochester San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 790 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 41.070000, -86.180000 37.620000, -122.380000

Rochester (RCR) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fulton County Airport (RCR) in Rochester, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,114 kilometers (1,935 miles / 1,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, 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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 21:03 in Rochester, it's 18:03 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 Rochester (RCR) follows a heading of 71° (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 Fulton County Airport (RCR) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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