SFO
San Francisco
United States
1,619 km
1,006 miles
YWL
Williams Lake
Canada
Distance
1,619 km
1,006 mi / 874 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

SFO YWL
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Williams Lake Airport
IATA Code SFO YWL
ICAO Code KSFO CYWL
City San Francisco Williams Lake
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Vancouver
Elevation 13 ft 3,085 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 52.180000, -122.050000

San Francisco (SFO) to Williams Lake (YWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) in Williams Lake, Canada is 1,619 kilometers (1,006 miles / 874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:08 in San Francisco, it's 01:08 in Williams Lake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,072 feet between the two airports. Williams Lake Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Williams Lake (YWL) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 181° (south). 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 Williams Lake Airport (YWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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