San FranciscotoHong KongFlight Time
SFO–HKG · Nonstop
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG) is about 14h 51m, covering 6,915 miles. Cathay Pacific and United Airlines fly the route nonstop with 4-5/day departures, from 01:20 to 23:50 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~14h 51m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 6,915 mi | Nonstop | 4-5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific and United Airlines operate 4-5/day flights from SFO to HKG. Departures leave from Terminal ITM at SFO.
- First departure
- 01:20
- Last departure
- 23:50
- Cadence
- 6 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 6
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific | 2-3/day | Boeing 777 · Terminal ITM · Seat map | 01:20 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
HKG to SFO flights — 4/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SFO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 29 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG) is about 14h 51m, based on the 6,915-mile flying distance.
How far is San Francisco from Hong Kong?
San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG) is about 6,915 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
Yes. Cathay Pacific and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG), with 4-5/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
Cathay Pacific and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Hong Kong (HKG).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Hong Kong?
The SFO–HKG route is flown with Boeing 777.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF
Near Hong Kong
- MFM - TaipaMacau International Airport · 23 mi from HKGFlights to MFM
- SZX - ShenzhenShenzhen Bao'an International Airport · 24 mi from HKGFlights to SZX
- CAN - GuangzhouGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport · 85 mi from HKGFlights to CAN