Distance From San Francisco Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

The distance from San Francisco Airport () to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 5535 miles or 8908 kilometers or 4807 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San Francisco ( Argentina ) to Phoenix ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Phoenix takes around 12 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Francisco Airport, San Francisco, Argentina to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, United States is 12 hours 43 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - PHX

Kilometers		8908 km
Statute Miles		5535 miles
Nautical Miles		4807 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 43 minutes

San Francisco Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Flight Route Map - to PHX Flight Path

Location of San Francisco Airport & Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Francisco to Phoenix nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Francisco, Argentina and Phoenix, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between San Francisco, Argentina and Phoenix, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PHX

Time difference between San Francisco (Argentina) and Phoenix (United States) is 4 Hours.
Phoenix time is 4 Hours behind San Francisco.

Location	Local Time
San Francisco (Argentina)	2026-08-25, 23:57:25 -03
Phoenix (United States)	2026-08-25, 19:57:25 MST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

San Francisco Airport ( / ) San Francisco, Argentina

Destination

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX / KPHX) Phoenix, United States