IAH to SFO Route Guide
Houston, United States → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
KIAH (Houston, United States) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 1,419 NM (2,628 km / 1,633 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 296° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 3h 34m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,419 NM
2,628 km / 1,633 mi
Initial Bearing
296° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
3h 34m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
5,757 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
97 ft
KIAH
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,419 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying IAH-SFO should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between IAH and SFO?
1,419 nautical miles (2,628 km / 1,633 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Houston to San Francisco?
Approximately 3h 34m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly IAH-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?
296° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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