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Flights from Urumqi to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Urumqi to San Francisco. 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
URCSFOPVG

Urumqi to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey18h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Wuhan

Best ways to fly from Urumqi 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.

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URC Shanghai (PVG) SFO
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 59m
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URC Wuhan (WUH) SFO
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 57m
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URC Hong Kong (HKG) SFO
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 40m
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URC Guangzhou (CAN) SFO
Leg 1: 9 Air, Air China, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 27m
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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
10,451 km6,490 miles
Journey time
18h 57mestimate
Time difference
-16hSan Francisco vs Urumqi
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
URC → SFO

Flights from Urumqi to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Urumqi to San Francisco?
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 Urumqi to San Francisco?
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 Urumqi and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Wuhan (WUH), Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (CAN). Air China flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Urumqi and San Francisco?
Urumqi: Ürümqi Tianshan International Airport (URC). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Urumqi and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Urumqi.

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