Distance From San Francisco International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, SFO - HKG Distance

The distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is 6915 miles or 11128 kilometers or 6005 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 San Francisco ( United States ) to Islands ( Hong Kong )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Islands takes around 15 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States to Hong Kong International Airport, Islands, Hong Kong is 15 hours 53 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 - HKG

Kilometers		11128 km
Statute Miles		6915 miles
Nautical Miles		6005 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 53 minutes

San Francisco International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport Flight Route Map - SFO to HKG Flight Path

Location of San Francisco International Airport & Hong Kong International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Francisco to Islands nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Francisco, United States and Islands, Hong Kong. .

Nonstop flight route between San Francisco, United States and Islands, Hong Kong.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SFO - HKG

Time difference between San Francisco (United States) and Islands (Hong Kong) is 16 Hours.
Islands time is 16 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Location	Local Time
San Francisco (United States)	2026-02-21, 14:45:33 PST
Islands (Hong Kong)	2026-02-22, 06:45:33 HKT

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

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

Destination

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG / VHHH) Islands, Hong Kong