4152 km
Catalog reference distance, not the distance flown by a particular aircraft.
5h 45m
Broad direct-routing estimate, not a current schedule or measured average.
Public Positions
See aircraft associated with this route when public telemetry and route metadata are available.
Source Context
Read observation timestamps and confirm schedule changes with the operating airline.
New York to San Francisco Route Information
- Origin: New York (JFK)
- Destination: San Francisco (SFO)
- Distance: 4152 km (2578 miles)
- Flight Time: Approximately 5h 45m
Departure gateway
John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Catalog locality: New York
- Country code: US
- ICAO code: KJFK
- Time zone: America/New_York
- Airport elevation: 13 ft
- Airport reference coordinates: 40.6398, -73.7789
This selected gateway is an airport reference point, not the city center or a list of every airport serving the city. The time-zone identifier describes local clock rules; check the date when comparing departure and arrival times. Reference metadata comes from the PocketWorld airport catalog, not a current flight board.
Arrival gateway
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Catalog locality: San Francisco
- Country code: US
- ICAO code: KSFO
- Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
- Airport elevation: 13 ft
- Airport reference coordinates: 37.6190, -122.3750
This selected gateway is an airport reference point, not the city center or a list of every airport serving the city. The time-zone identifier describes local clock rules; check the date when comparing departure and arrival times. Reference metadata comes from the PocketWorld airport catalog, not a current flight board.
Reading the route map
This reference guide does not contain a route-specific live flight board. The button opens the global map, not a filtered JFK–SFO result. Select an aircraft and check both airport endpoints and the observation timestamp before associating it with this route. Nearby traffic can appear without a confirmed origin or destination, and a missing flight does not mean that it was cancelled.
Schedules and journey times
The distance and duration are broad planning references. Winds, airspace restrictions, aircraft type, airport flow and the filed route can change the actual journey. Confirm schedules, gates, delays and cancellations with the operating airline or airport.
New York to San Francisco flight tracking
This route page is designed for people who want a fast path into the live flight radar for one of the busiest US coast-to-coast corridors. Open the live globe to inspect aircraft positions, altitude, speed and route context around JFK, Newark, SFO and nearby airspace.
Live coverage depends on available ADS-B sources, so the app shows the best public data it can access and keeps the broader radar available for nearby aircraft.
Understanding the New York to San Francisco route
This reference connects JFK near New York with SFO near San Francisco. The listed distance of about 4152 km and duration of 5h 45m are planning context, not a live timetable. Actual routing, winds, aircraft type, airspace restrictions and airport flow can change both distance and elapsed time.
The live map shows the latest available public ADS-B positions. Route metadata is not present for every aircraft, so nearby traffic can appear without a confirmed origin or destination. Check the operating airline and airports for schedules, gates, delays and cancellations.
Aviation data sources
Live positions are aggregated from OpenSky Network and community ADS-B providers. Coverage, update intervals and route metadata vary by aircraft and region.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from New York to San Francisco?
The catalog uses 5h 45m as a broad direct-routing reference. It does not confirm current nonstop service, and actual time varies with routing, winds and airport flow.
How far is San Francisco from New York?
The flight distance between New York and San Francisco is 4152 km (2578 miles).
Can PocketWorld show every flight from New York to San Francisco?
No. It shows aircraft associated with JFK and SFO when public ADS-B observations and route metadata are available.
Can I track individual aircraft on this route?
Yes. Open the live radar and select an aircraft to view its current telemetry and route details when available.
Does this include both JFK and Newark departures?
The route page focuses on the New York area and San Francisco Bay Area. The live radar can show nearby traffic across multiple airports.