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Flights from Kaohsiung to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Kaohsiung to San Francisco. The easiest way is one stop via Tokyo or Hong Kong, about 15h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 49m
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Kaohsiung to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey15h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Kaohsiung to San Francisco

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
KHH Tokyo (NRT) SFO
Leg 1: China Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Thai AirAsia · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 49m
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2
KHH Hong Kong (HKG) SFO
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, HK Express · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 13m
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3
KHH Seoul (ICN) SFO
Leg 1: China Airlines, Trinity Airways · Leg 2: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
Same alliance ~16h 03m
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4
KHH Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) SFO
Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 42m
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5
KHH Shanghai (PVG) SFO
Leg 1: China Airlines, Juneyao Air, Spring Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~16h 03m
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6
KHH Osaka (KIX) SFO
Leg 1: China Airlines, Peach, Tigerair Taiwan · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 49m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
10,637 km6,606 miles
Journey time
15h 49mestimate
Time difference
-16hSan Francisco vs Kaohsiung
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
KHH → SFO

Flights from Kaohsiung to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kaohsiung to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kaohsiung to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,637 km.
Where do you change planes between Kaohsiung and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (NRT), Hong Kong (HKG), Seoul (ICN) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). China Airlines flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kaohsiung and San Francisco?
Kaohsiung: Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Kaohsiung and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Kaohsiung.

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