San Francisco (OAK) to Scottsdale (SCF) covers 559 nautical miles - 644 miles or 1,036 km.
| Jet class | Typical cruise speed | Estimated flight time range |
|---|---|---|
| Light jet Seats about 6-8. Examples: Phenom 300, Citation CJ3, Learjet 75. | 400-460 kt | 1 hr 35 min - 1 hr 50 min |
| Midsize jet Seats about 8-9. Examples: Citation XLS, Hawker 800XP, Learjet 60. | 430-490 kt | 1 hr 30 min - 1 hr 40 min |
| Heavy jet Seats about 12-16. Examples: Gulfstream G550, Challenger 650, Falcon 900. | 470-530 kt | 1 hr 25 min - 1 hr 35 min |
Each range runs from a fast jet in the class flying the direct great-circle route to a slower jet in the class on a route about 5% longer, plus about 20 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Winds, routing and fuel stops are not modeled. When the distance exceeds typical nonstop range, no total-time estimate is given for that class.
559 nautical miles644 miles1,036 kilometres
San Francisco: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) - the Bay Area's main business-aviation airport, with quick access to San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
Scottsdale: Scottsdale Airport (SCF) - Scottsdale's own business-jet airport, minutes from the resorts.