SFO
San Francisco
United States
4,078 km
2,534 miles
WAL
Wallops Island
United States
Distance
4,078 km
2,534 mi / 2,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO WAL
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Wallops Flight Facility Airport
IATA Code SFO WAL
ICAO Code KSFO KWAL
City San Francisco Wallops Island
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/New_York
Elevation 13 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 37.940000, -75.470000

San Francisco (SFO) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 4,078 kilometers (2,534 miles / 2,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 02:16 in San Francisco, it's 05:16 in Wallops Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wallops Island (WAL) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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