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Flights from San Francisco to Hangzhou
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Hangzhou. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Tokyo, about 15h 04m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 03m
San Francisco to Hangzhou at a glance
Fastest journey15h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Tokyo
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Hangzhou
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SFO Seoul (ICN) HGH
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air China, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
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SFO Tokyo (NRT) HGH
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways
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SFO Taipei (TPE) HGH
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, EVA Air, Xiamen Airlines
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SFO Wuhan (WUH) HGH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Loong Air
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SFO Shanghai (PVG) HGH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
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SFO Hong Kong (HKG) HGH
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines
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
- 10,043 km6,237 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 03mestimate
- Time difference
- +16hHangzhou vs San Francisco
- Currency in Hangzhou
- CNY
- Airports
- SFO → HGH
Flights from San Francisco to Hangzhou: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Hangzhou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Tokyo and Taipei. 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 San Francisco to Hangzhou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,043 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Hangzhou?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT), Taipei (TPE) and Wuhan (WUH). Air Premia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Hangzhou?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Hangzhou: Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Hangzhou?
Hangzhou is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.





