Distance From Guangzhou East Airfield to San Francisco International Airport

The distance from Guangzhou East Airfield () to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 6894 miles or 11095 kilometers or 5987 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Guangzhou (Tianhe) ( China ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guangzhou (Tianhe) and San Francisco takes around 15 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guangzhou East Airfield, Guangzhou (Tianhe), China to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 15 hours 51 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - SFO

Kilometers		11095 km
Statute Miles		6894 miles
Nautical Miles		5987 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 51 minutes

Guangzhou East Airfield to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - to SFO Flight Path

Location of Guangzhou East Airfield & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Guangzhou (Tianhe) to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Guangzhou (Tianhe), China and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Guangzhou (Tianhe), China and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SFO

Time difference between Guangzhou (Tianhe) (China) and San Francisco (United States) is 16 Hours.
San Francisco time is 16 Hours behind Guangzhou (Tianhe).

Location	Local Time
Guangzhou (Tianhe) (China)	2025-12-15, 14:08:15 CST
San Francisco (United States)	2025-12-14, 22:08:15 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Guangzhou East Airfield ( / ) Guangzhou (Tianhe), China

Destination

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States