MSY to SFO Route Guide
New Orleans, United States → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
KMSY (New Orleans, United States) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 1,658 NM (3,071 km / 1,908 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 295° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 4h 6m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,658 NM
3,071 km / 1,908 mi
Initial Bearing
295° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
4h 6m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
6,474 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
4 ft
KMSY
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,658 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MSY-SFO should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between MSY and SFO?
1,658 nautical miles (3,071 km / 1,908 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to San Francisco?
Approximately 4h 6m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MSY-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?
295° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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