FOC
Fuzhou
China
10,434 km
6,484 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,434 km
6,484 mi / 5,634 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
45°
northeast

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FOC SFO
Airport Name Fuzhou Changle International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code FOC SFO
ICAO Code ZSFZ KSFO
City Fuzhou San Francisco
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 46 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 25.940000, 119.660000 37.620000, -122.380000

Fuzhou (FOC) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) in Fuzhou, China to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,434 kilometers (6,484 miles / 5,634 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:28 in Fuzhou, it's 02:28 in San Francisco. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Fuzhou (FOC) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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