SFO
San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco · United StatesICAO KSFO
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is an airport serving San Francisco, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 37° 37' 8.4" N, 122° 22' 30.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. With 104 direct destinations served by 45 airlines, it is a major international hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles (GMT-7).
Destinations
104
Airlines
45
Elevation ft
13/ 4m
America/Los Angeles
GMT-7
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SFO
ICAO Code
KSFO
City
San Francisco
Country
United States
Elevation
13 ft
Local Time
09:26 AM (GMT-7)
Coordinates
Latitude:37.6190°
Longitude:-122.3750°
Popular Routes from SFO
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 2,139 mi | 4h 43m | medium-haul | 537 kg | View |
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 5,368 mi | 10h 60m | long-haul | 1296 kg | View |
| ICN | Seoul, South Korea | 5,658 mi | 11h 33m | long-haul | 1366 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 2,586 mi | 5h 44m | long-haul | 624 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 337 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 138 kg | View |
| HKG | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 6,927 mi | 13h 57m | long-haul | 1672 kg | View |
| SEA | Seattle, United States | 679 mi | 1h 47m | short-haul | 278 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 1,464 mi | 3h 26m | medium-haul | 368 kg | View |
| HNL | Honolulu, United States | 2,399 mi | 5h 12m | medium-haul | 579 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 1,846 mi | 4h 10m | medium-haul | 463 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SFO
45 active airlines serving San Francisco International Airport.
Aer Lingus
EIIreland
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air China
CAChina
Air France
AFFrance
Air India Limited
AIIndia
Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
Alitalia
AZItaly
All Nippon Airways
NHJapan
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
China Airlines
CITaiwan
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
EVA Air
BRTaiwan
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Finnair
AYFinland
Frontier Airlines
F9United States
Hawaiian Airlines
HAUnited States
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Philippine Airlines
PRPhilippines
Scandinavian Airlines System
SKSweden
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
Sun Country Airlines
SYUnited States
Swiss International Air Lines
LXSwitzerland
Transaero Airlines
UNRussia
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Virgin America
VXUnited States
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VSUnited Kingdom
WestJet
WSCanada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to San Francisco International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Oakland International Airport | OAK | Oakland | United States | 18 km |
| Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | San Jose | United States | 49 km |
| Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport | STS | Santa Rosa | United States | 106 km |
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport | SCK | Stockton | United States | 105 km |
| Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field | MOD | Modesto | United States | 125 km |
| Monterey Peninsula Airport | MRY | Monterey | United States | 124 km |
| Sacramento International Airport | SMF | Sacramento | United States | 138 km |
| Merced Regional Macready Field | MCE | Merced | United States | 169 km |
Other Airports in United States
Aberdeen Regional Airport
ABRAberdeen
Abilene Regional Airport
ABIAbilene
Adak Airport
ADKAdak Island
Akhiok Airport
AKKAkhiok
Akron Canton Regional Airport
CAKAkron
Alakanuk Airport
AUKAlakanuk
San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field
ALSAlamosa
Albany International Airport
ALBAlbany
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
ABYAlbany
Albuquerque International Sunport
ABQAlbuquerque
Alexandria International Airport
AEXAlexandria
Allakaket Airport
AETAllakaket
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 37° 37' 8.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 122° 22' 30.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 37.618999
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -122.375000
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- UTC Offset
- GMT-7
- Current Local Time
- 09:26 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 13 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 4 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for San Francisco International Airport?
The IATA code for San Francisco International Airport is SFO, and its ICAO code is KSFO. The airport is located in San Francisco, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from SFO?
There are 104 direct destinations available from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States.
What airlines fly from SFO?
There are 45 airlines operating from SFO, including Aer Lingus, AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, and more.
What timezone is San Francisco International Airport in?
San Francisco International Airport is in the America/Los_Angeles timezone (GMT-7). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of San Francisco International Airport?
San Francisco International Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level.
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