AUS to SFO Route Guide
Austin, United States → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
KAUS (Austin, United States) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 1,305 NM (2,417 km / 1,502 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 297° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 3h 19m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,305 NM
2,417 km / 1,502 mi
Initial Bearing
297° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
3h 19m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
5,415 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
542 ft
KAUS
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,305 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying AUS-SFO should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between AUS and SFO?
1,305 nautical miles (2,417 km / 1,502 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Austin to San Francisco?
Approximately 3h 19m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly AUS-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?
297° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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