ATL to SFO: Atlanta – San Francisco

Flight Distance & Nonstop Range Analysis

Distance
1,855 nm
3,435 km
Origin
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International
Destination
San Francisco International
The Atlanta (ATL) – San Francisco (SFO) route spans 1,855 nm (3,435 km). Explore which aircraft can fly it nonstop and how passenger load affects range.

ETOPS required. This route crosses extended over-water or remote terrain. Twin-engine jets need ETOPS approval - most modern widebodies hold ETOPS-180 or higher. Learn more about ETOPS.

Can it fly nonstop?

Aircraft Full cabin Half load Est. flight time
Boeing 777-200LR ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 47m
Boeing 777X-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 47m
Airbus A380-800 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 48m
Boeing 787-9 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 48m
Airbus A350-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 48m
Airbus A350-1000 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 48m
Boeing 777-300ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 47m
Airbus A340-600 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 55m
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 43m
Boeing 777-200ER ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 47m
Boeing 787-10 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 48m
Boeing 747-400 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 47m
Airbus A330-200 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 57m
Airbus A330-900 ✓ Yes ✓ Yes 3h 52m

Flight times are still-air estimates at typical cruise speed. Headwinds and tailwinds can add or subtract 30–90 minutes on long-haul routes. "Marginal" means the aircraft can technically reach the destination at reduced load but has little fuel margin.

Visualize this route on the map →

Related routes

ATL → LHR Atlanta – London ATL → CDG Atlanta – Paris SFO → LHR San Francisco – London SFO → CDG San Francisco – Paris SFO → FRA San Francisco – Frankfurt SFO → NRT San Francisco – Tokyo

Related reading

The Jet Stream Effect on Range Engine Failure over the Ocean

Routes & Range

New routes pushed to their limits, new aircraft, and features as they land.