Hong Kong (HKG) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,915
miles
11,128
kilometers
6,009
nautical miles

🕐 13h 40m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (42°)
Direction
🌍 -16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,915 11,064
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,915 11,064
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,915 10,373
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,915 10,373
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,915 13,830
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,915 10,373
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from Hong Kong to United States requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The HKG to SFO route connects Hong Kong, Hong Kong with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,915 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Hong Kong to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 42° from Hong Kong. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HKG

Hong Kong International Airport

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) serves Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hong Kong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 6,915 miles (11,128 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from HKG to SFO typically take around 13h 40m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,915 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.