STL to SFO Route Guide
St. Louis, United States → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
KSTL (St. Louis, United States) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 1,504 NM (2,785 km / 1,731 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 278° (W). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 3h 46m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,504 NM
2,785 km / 1,731 mi
Initial Bearing
278° (W)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
3h 46m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
6,012 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
618 ft
KSTL
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,504 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying STL-SFO should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between STL and SFO?
1,504 nautical miles (2,785 km / 1,731 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from St. Louis to San Francisco?
Approximately 3h 46m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly STL-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?
278° true (W). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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