KHN
Nanchang
China
10,454 km
6,496 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,454 km
6,496 mi / 5,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
42°
northeast

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KHN SFO
Airport Name Nanchang Changbei International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code KHN SFO
ICAO Code ZSCN KSFO
City Nanchang San Francisco
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 143 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 28.860000, 115.900000 37.620000, -122.380000

Nanchang (KHN) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN) in Nanchang, China to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,454 kilometers (6,496 miles / 5,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 01:25 in Nanchang, it's 09:25 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 Nanchang (KHN) follows a heading of 312° (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 Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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