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Flights from San Francisco to Urumqi
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Urumqi. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Wuhan, about 18h 59m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 18h 57m
San Francisco to Urumqi at a glance
Fastest journey18h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Wuhan
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Urumqi
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 Shanghai (PVG) URC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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SFO Wuhan (WUH) URC
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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SFO Hong Kong (HKG) URC
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
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SFO Guangzhou (CAN) URC
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, Air China, 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
- 10,451 km6,490 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 57mestimate
- Time difference
- +16hUrumqi vs San Francisco
- Currency in Urumqi
- CNY
- Airports
- SFO → URC
Flights from San Francisco to Urumqi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Urumqi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Wuhan and Hong Kong. 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 Urumqi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,451 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Urumqi?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Wuhan (WUH), Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (CAN). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Urumqi?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Urumqi?
Urumqi is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
