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Connecting route · United States → China

Flights from San Francisco to Hefei

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Hefei. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Shanghai, about 19h 59m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 15h 24m
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San Francisco to Hefei at a glance

Fastest journey15h 24mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Hefei

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

1
SFO Seoul (ICN) HFE
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Korean Air
Sat03:45 SFO08:11 ICN5h 19m connection13:30 ICN14:44 HFEKorean Air
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 19h 59m
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2
SFO Shanghai (PVG) HFE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 24m
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3
SFO Guangzhou (CAN) HFE
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 37m
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4
SFO Hong Kong (HKG) HFE
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 47m
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5
SFO Manila (MNL) HFE
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 59m
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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
10,112 km6,280 miles
Journey time
15h 24mon current schedules
Time difference
+16hHefei vs San Francisco
Currency in Hefei
CNY
Airports
SFO → HFE

Flights from San Francisco to Hefei: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Hefei?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Shanghai and Guangzhou. 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 Hefei?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,112 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Hefei?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN) and Hong Kong (HKG). Air Premia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Hefei?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Hefei: Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Hefei?
Hefei is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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