HLH
Ulanhot
China
8,701 km
5,407 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,701 km
5,407 mi / 4,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
47°
northeast

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HLH SFO
Airport Name Ulanhot Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code HLH SFO
ICAO Code ZBUL KSFO
City Ulanhot San Francisco
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 46.200000, 122.010000 37.620000, -122.380000

Ulanhot (HLH) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ulanhot Airport (HLH) in Ulanhot, China to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,701 kilometers (5,407 miles / 4,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 15:34 in Ulanhot, it's 23:34 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 Ulanhot (HLH) follows a heading of 320° (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 Ulanhot Airport (HLH) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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