The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) in Tianshui, China is 10,570 kilometers (6,568 miles / 5,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:44 in San Francisco, it's 16:44 in Tianshui. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,577 feet between the two airports. Tianshui Maijishan Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport.

The return flight from Tianshui (THQ) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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