SAN to SFO Route Guide
San Diego, United States → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
KSAN (San Diego, United States) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 388 NM (719 km / 447 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 321° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL240, expected flight time 1h 43m, common aircraft: Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400.
Distance
388 NM
719 km / 447 mi
Initial Bearing
321° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL240
24,000 ft
Block Time
1h 43m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
2,664 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
17 ft
KSAN
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 388 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Embraer E175
- CRJ-700
- Bombardier Q400
- Cessna Citation CJ3
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SAN-SFO should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between SAN and SFO?
388 nautical miles (719 km / 447 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from San Diego to San Francisco?
Approximately 1h 43m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SAN-SFO?
Common types include Embraer E175, CRJ-700, Bombardier Q400, Cessna Citation CJ3 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL240 (24,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
321° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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