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San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport is an international airport serving San Francisco (California), United States. Its IATA code is SFO and its ICAO code is KSFO. It has 4 runways, the longest 3,618 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SFO
- ICAO code
- KSFO
- City
- San Francisco
- Region / province
- California
- Country / territory
- United States
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 37.6198° N, 122.3748° W
- Elevation
- 4 m (13 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles (UTC-07:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 3,618 m (11,870 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 3,618 m11,870 ft | Asphalt |
| 10R/28L | 3,469 m11,381 ft | Asphalt |
| 1R/19L | 2,640 m8,660 ft | Asphalt |
| 1L/19R | 2,332 m7,650 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
12,047 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
11,758 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
12,599 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 128.325 MHz |
| Approach APP | 133.950 MHz |
| Approach APP | 134.500 MHz |
| ATIS | 113.700 MHz |
| AWOS | 118.050 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 118.200 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 120.900 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 135.100 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.800 MHz |
| MISC | 34.500 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 120.500 MHz |
| UNICOM UNIC | 122.950 MHz |
Air freight to and from San Francisco International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and San Francisco through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in United States
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 18 km |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 49 km |
| Sacramento International Airport | SMF | 138 km |
| Fresno Yosemite International Airport | FAT | 253 km |
| Reno Tahoe International Airport | RNO | 308 km |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 525 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of San Francisco International Airport?
The IATA code of San Francisco International Airport is SFO and its ICAO code is KSFO. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is San Francisco International Airport located?
San Francisco International Airport is in San Francisco, California, United States, at coordinates 37.6198° N, 122.3748° W and an elevation of 4 m (13 ft).
How far is San Francisco International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from San Francisco International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 12,599 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 11,758 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 12,047 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 16 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at San Francisco International Airport?
The longest runway at San Francisco International Airport is 3,618 m (11,870 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 4 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from San Francisco International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.