United States · Airport with general aviation terminal

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO).

Empty legs from San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (KSFO / SFO) is a commercial airport with general aviation handling serving San Francisco, United States, at 13 ft elevation with a longest runway of 3,618 m (11,870 ft). The city centre is 18 km away in a straight line. 2 alternative airports lie within 100 km.

Key facts
ICAO / IATAKSFO / SFO
LocationSan Francisco, United States (37.6198, -122.3748)
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Longest runway10L/28R: 3,618 m / 11,870 ft, ASP
Time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Scheduled airline serviceYes
City servedSan Francisco, 18 km
Official websitewww.flysfo.com

Which airports are near San Francisco International Airport?

2 airports on this site lie within 100 km, the nearest being Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport at 18 km.

AirportCodesDistanceLongest runwayType
Oakland San Francisco Bay AirportKOAK / OAK18 km3,206 mGA terminal
Mineta San Jose International AirportKSJC / SJC49 km3,353 mGA terminal

Which routes are flown from San Francisco International Airport?

The routes from San Francisco with the largest private jet markets at the far end are Los Angeles, New York, Miami.

  • San Francisco to Los Angeles: 302 nm, about 1h 03m, empty leg estimated at $900–$4,300
  • San Francisco to New York: 2,230 nm, about 5h 41m, empty leg estimated at $7,100–$34,100
  • San Francisco to Miami: 2,251 nm, about 5h 44m, empty leg estimated at $7,200–$34,400
  • San Francisco to Las Vegas: 362 nm, about 1h 12m, empty leg estimated at $1,100–$5,000
  • San Francisco to Aspen: 737 nm, about 2h 11m, empty leg estimated at $1,900–$9,000
  • San Francisco to Dallas: 1,286 nm, about 3h 38m, empty leg estimated at $3,200–$15,000
  • San Francisco to Chicago: 1,612 nm, about 4h 29m, empty leg estimated at $3,900–$18,500
  • San Francisco to Toronto: 1,967 nm, about 5h 03m, empty leg estimated at $6,300–$30,300

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Questions about San Francisco International Airport

Can private jets use San Francisco International Airport?

Yes. San Francisco International Airport has general aviation handling alongside its airline traffic, and its 3,618 m runway takes every aircraft category on this site.

How far is San Francisco International Airport from San Francisco?

18 km in a straight line from the centre of San Francisco, using OurAirports and Wikidata coordinates. Road time depends on traffic.

What is the nearest alternative to San Francisco International Airport?

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (KOAK / OAK), 18 km away. Operators use alternates when weather, slots or opening hours rule out the first choice.

What documents do I need?

A passport for international flights and government photo ID for domestic flights. Visa rules are the same as for airline travel.

Sources

  1. OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). Airport codes, coordinates, elevation and runway lengths.
  2. Wikidata (CC0), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). City-centre coordinates used for airport-to-city distances.

Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.

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