How is the flight distance measured?

Flight distances are measured as the great-circle (straight-line) distance between airports. Actual flight paths may be slightly longer due to air traffic routing and weather avoidance.

How long does the flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 11,128 km the typical non-stop flight takes 1–10 hours. Check the flight duration page for the exact average.

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Flight Distance: Hong Kong to San Francisco

11,128

Kilometres (km)

6,915

Miles (mi)

6,009

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Hong Kong to San Francisco is approximately 11,128 km. The typical flight time is 13h 35m.

This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.

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Nearby airports

Near Hong Kong

Macau International Airport (MFM)38 km
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)38 km
Zhuhai Airport (ZUH)65 km

Near San Francisco

San Carlos Airport (SQL)16 km
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)18 km
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)49 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from Hong Kong to San Francisco is approximately 11,128 km (6,915 miles).