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Flights from Xian to San Francisco
There are no direct flights from Xian to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Beijing, about 17h 11m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 32m
Xian to San Francisco at a glance
Fastest journey15h 32mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Beijing
Best ways to fly from Xian 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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SIA Seoul (ICN) SFO
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
Mon13:30 SIA16:54 ICN4h 21m connection21:15 ICN15:41 SFOAsiana Airlines
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SIA Beijing (PEK) SFO
Leg 1: Air China, Dalian Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, United Airlines
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SIA Shanghai (PVG) SFO
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
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SIA Wuhan (WUH) SFO
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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SIA Guangzhou (CAN) SFO
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern 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
- 10,403 km6,460 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 32mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -16hSan Francisco vs Xian
- Currency in San Francisco
- USD
- Airports
- XIY → SFO
Flights from Xian to San Francisco: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Xian to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Beijing and Shanghai. 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 Xian to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,403 km.
Where do you change planes between Xian and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Beijing (PEK), Shanghai (PVG) and Wuhan (WUH). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Xian and San Francisco?
Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Xian and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Xian.
