PHX to SFO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 1,046 km (650 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 50m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (SFO to PHX).
How far is it from Phoenix to San Francisco?
The great-circle distance between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 1,046 km (650 mi, 565 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from PHX to SFO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SFO is roughly northwest of PHX.
How is the PHX to SFO route written in code?
The pair is written PHX-SFO in IATA codes and KPHX-KSFO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX), San Francisco International Airport is SFO (KSFO).
| PHX | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| ICAO code | KPHX | KSFO |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #43 | #46 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SFO sits 1,122 ft (342 m) lower than PHX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying PHX to SFO
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Phoenix from San Francisco?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are 1,046 km (650 mi, 565 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PHX to SFO?
A typical nonstop flight between PHX and SFO takes about 1h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SFO from PHX?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lies roughly northwest of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Which airlines fly PHX to SFO?
4 airlines appear on the PHX-SFO route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways.
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