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Flight Distance from Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
SHAZSSS
Shanghai (Minhang), China
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Great Circle Path
9,905 km6,155 miles • 5,348 NM
Destination Airport
KSFOSFO
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco International Airport
Direct Distance
9,905 km
6,155 Statute Miles
5,348 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
12h 9m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
891 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
45° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
12h 9m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
11h 16m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
19h 33m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 CN→🇺🇸 United States
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
- City / Country: Shanghai (Minhang), China
- ICAO Code: ZSSS
- Coordinates: 31.1981°, 121.3343°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 10 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- City / Country: San Francisco, United States
- ICAO Code: KSFO
- Coordinates: 37.6198°, -122.3748°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 13 ft
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