HKG to SFO Route Guide
Hong Kong, China → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
VHHH (Hong Kong, China) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 6,008 NM (11,127 km / 6,914 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 42° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 13h 1m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
6,008 NM
11,127 km / 6,914 mi
Initial Bearing
42° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
13h 1m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
19,524 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
28 ft
VHHH
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 6,008 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying HKG-SFO should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between HKG and SFO?
6,008 nautical miles (11,127 km / 6,914 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to San Francisco?
Approximately 13h 1m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly HKG-SFO?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
42° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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