SFO
San Francisco
United States
1,307 km
812 miles
ZGF
Grand Forks
Canada
Distance
1,307 km
812 mi / 706 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SFO ZGF
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Grand Forks Airport
IATA Code SFO ZGF
ICAO Code KSFO CZGF
City San Francisco Grand Forks
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Vancouver
Elevation 13 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 49.020000, -118.430000

San Francisco (SFO) to Grand Forks (ZGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada is 1,307 kilometers (812 miles / 706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 02:47 in San Francisco, it's 02:47 in Grand Forks.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,707 feet between the two airports. Grand Forks Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Forks (ZGF) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 196° (south southwest). 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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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