SFO
San Francisco
United States
10,757 km
6,684 miles
WXN
Wanxian
China
Distance
10,757 km
6,684 mi / 5,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
318°
northwest

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SFO WXN
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Wanxian Airport
IATA Code SFO WXN
ICAO Code KSFO ZUWX
City San Francisco Wanxian
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 30.800000, 108.430000

San Francisco (SFO) to Wanxian (WXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Wanxian Airport (WXN) in Wanxian, China is 10,757 kilometers (6,684 miles / 5,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 01:36 in San Francisco, it's 17:36 in Wanxian. 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 Wanxian (WXN) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 38° (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 Wanxian Airport (WXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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