Flight time from Philadelphia to San Francisco
PHL → SFO · Philadelphia International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
The flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 5h 35m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 2,515 miles (4,048 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
5h 51m
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
5h 35m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
5h 6m
When will you arrive?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia to San Francisco?
- About 5h 35m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 2,515 miles, or 4,048 km (2,186 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Francisco is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.
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