SAT to SFO Route Guide
San Antonio, United States → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
KSAT (San Antonio, United States) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 1,286 NM (2,382 km / 1,480 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 298° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 3h 16m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,286 NM
2,382 km / 1,480 mi
Initial Bearing
298° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
3h 16m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
5,358 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
809 ft
KSAT
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,286 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SAT-SFO should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between SAT and SFO?
1,286 nautical miles (2,382 km / 1,480 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from San Antonio to San Francisco?
Approximately 3h 16m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SAT-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?
298° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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