ATL to SFO Route Guide
Atlanta, United States → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
KATL (Atlanta, United States) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 1,855 NM (3,435 km / 2,135 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 288° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 4h 32m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,855 NM
3,435 km / 2,135 mi
Initial Bearing
288° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
4h 32m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
7,065 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
1,026 ft
KATL
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,855 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying ATL-SFO should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between ATL and SFO?
1,855 nautical miles (3,435 km / 2,135 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to San Francisco?
Approximately 4h 32m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly ATL-SFO?
Common types include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL350 (35,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
288° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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