Flight time from Hong Kong to San Francisco
HKG → SFO · Hong Kong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
The flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 11h 35m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 6,915 miles (11,128 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
11h 35m
When will you arrive?
San Francisco is 15 hours behind Hong Kong. You cross 15 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco?
- About 11h 35m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 6,915 miles, or 11,128 km (6,009 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Francisco is 15 hours behind Hong Kong.
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