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New York → San Francisco Live Flight Tracker

Track all JFK to SFO flights live on ObjectTracer's real-time 3D globe with ADS-B data.

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Route Info

OriginJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
New York, USA (JFK)
DestinationSan Francisco International Airport
San Francisco, USA (SFO)
Distance4,152 km (2,578 mi)
Flight time~4.9 hours

ObjectTracer tracks all JFK–SFO flights live using ADS-B data. Click any aircraft on the globe to see its callsign, altitude, speed, aircraft type, and route history.

Also track departures from New York Airport (JFK) and arrivals at San Francisco Airport (SFO).

How to track the New York → San Francisco route

  1. Open the live 3D globe — the great-circle path between JFK and SFO is drawn from departure to arrival.
  2. Any aircraft currently flying the route appears on the line with live altitude, speed and heading.
  3. Click a flight to open its panel — callsign, aircraft type, origin, destination and route history.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from New York to San Francisco?

The JFK–SFO route covers about 4,152 km (2,578 mi), a flight of roughly 4.9 hours non-stop depending on aircraft type and winds.

How can I track New York to San Francisco flights live?

Open ObjectTracer's 3D globe — every aircraft flying the JFK–SFO route that is broadcasting ADS-B is shown live with its position, altitude and speed. Click any flight for full details.

Which airports serve the New York–San Francisco route?

Flights depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, USA and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, USA.

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