SFO
San Francisco
United States
17 km
10 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
17 km
10 mi / 9 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SFO SQL
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code SFO SQL
ICAO Code KSFO KSQL
City San Francisco San Carlos
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 37.510000, -122.250000

San Francisco (SFO) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 17 kilometers (10 miles / 9 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 23:09 in San Francisco, it's 23:09 in San Carlos.

The return flight from San Carlos (SQL) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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