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Connecting route · United States → Taiwan

Flights from San Francisco to Kaohsiung

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Kaohsiung. 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
SFOKHHNRT

San Francisco to Kaohsiung at a glance

Fastest journey15h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Kaohsiung

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

1
SFO Tokyo (NRT) KHH
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Thai AirAsia
One airline, one ticket ~15h 49m
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2
SFO Hong Kong (HKG) KHH
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, HK Express
One airline, one ticket ~17h 13m
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3
SFO Seoul (ICN) KHH
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: China Airlines, Trinity Airways
Same alliance ~16h 03m
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4
SFO Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) KHH
Leg 1: Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 42m
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5
SFO Shanghai (PVG) KHH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, Juneyao Air, Spring Airlines
Same alliance ~16h 03m
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6
SFO Osaka (KIX) KHH
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, Peach, Tigerair Taiwan
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
+16hKaohsiung vs San Francisco
Currency in Kaohsiung
TWD
Airports
SFO → KHH

Flights from San Francisco to Kaohsiung: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Kaohsiung?
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 San Francisco to Kaohsiung?
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 San Francisco and Kaohsiung?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (NRT), Hong Kong (HKG), Seoul (ICN) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Kaohsiung?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Kaohsiung: Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Kaohsiung?
Kaohsiung is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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