HRB
Harbin
China
8,500 km
5,282 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,500 km
5,282 mi / 4,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
49°
northeast

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HRB SFO
Airport Name Taiping Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code HRB SFO
ICAO Code ZYHB KSFO
City Harbin San Francisco
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 457 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 45.620000, 126.250000 37.620000, -122.380000

Harbin (HRB) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiping Airport (HRB) in Harbin, China to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,500 kilometers (5,282 miles / 4,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 16:44 in Harbin, it's 00:44 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 Harbin (HRB) follows a heading of 318° (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 Taiping Airport (HRB) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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