HAK
Haikou
China
11,563 km
7,185 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
11,563 km
7,185 mi / 6,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
41°
northeast

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HAK SFO
Airport Name Haikou Meilan International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code HAK SFO
ICAO Code ZJHK KSFO
City Haikou San Francisco
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 75 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 19.930000, 110.460000 37.620000, -122.380000

Haikou (HAK) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) in Haikou, China to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 11,563 kilometers (7,185 miles / 6,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:39 in Haikou, it's 07:39 in San Francisco. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Haikou (HAK) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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