Flight time from Atlanta to San Francisco
ATL → SFO · Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
The flight from Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 4h 46m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 2,134 miles (3,435 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
5h 0m
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
4h 46m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
4h 22m
When will you arrive?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Atlanta. You cross 3 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Atlanta to San Francisco?
- About 4h 46m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 2,134 miles, or 3,435 km (1,855 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Francisco is 3 hours behind Atlanta.
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