SFO
San Francisco
United States
10,408 km
6,467 miles
WUS
Wuyishan
China
Distance
10,408 km
6,467 mi / 5,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
310°
northwest

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SFO WUS
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Nanping Wuyishan Airport
IATA Code SFO WUS
ICAO Code KSFO ZSWY
City San Francisco Wuyishan
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 614 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 27.700000, 118.000000

San Francisco (SFO) to Wuyishan (WUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Nanping Wuyishan Airport (WUS) in Wuyishan, China is 10,408 kilometers (6,467 miles / 5,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in San Francisco, it's 17:23 in Wuyishan. 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 Wuyishan (WUS) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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