Distance From Yichang Sanxia Airport to San Francisco International Airport, YIH - SFO Distance

The distance from Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 6583 miles or 10594 kilometers or 5717 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 Yichang (Xiaoting) ( China ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yichang (Xiaoting) and San Francisco takes around 15 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yichang Sanxia Airport, Yichang (Xiaoting), China to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 15 hours 8 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 • YIH - SFO

Kilometers		10594 km
Statute Miles		6583 miles
Nautical Miles		5717 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 8 minutes

Yichang Sanxia Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - YIH to SFO Flight Path

Location of Yichang Sanxia Airport & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Yichang (Xiaoting) to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Yichang (Xiaoting), China and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YIH - SFO

Time difference between Yichang (Xiaoting) (China) and San Francisco (United States) is 15 Hours.
San Francisco time is 15 Hours behind Yichang (Xiaoting).

Location	Local Time
Yichang (Xiaoting) (China)	2026-03-19, 10:32:40 CST
San Francisco (United States)	2026-03-18, 19:32:40 PDT

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

Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH / ZHYC) Yichang (Xiaoting), China

Destination

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