Distance From Kunming Changshui International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, KMG - SFO Distance

The distance from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 7200 miles or 11587 kilometers or 6252 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kunming ( China ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kunming and San Francisco takes around 16 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport, Kunming, China to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 16 hours 33 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KMG - SFO

Kilometers		11587 km
Statute Miles		7200 miles
Nautical Miles		6252 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 33 minutes

Kunming Changshui International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - KMG to SFO Flight Path

Location of Kunming Changshui International Airport & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kunming to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kunming, China and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kunming, China and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KMG - SFO

Time difference between Kunming (China) and San Francisco (United States) is 16 Hours.
San Francisco time is 16 Hours behind Kunming.

Location	Local Time
Kunming (China)	2025-01-16, 00:57:56 CST
San Francisco (United States)	2025-01-15, 08:57:56 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG / ZPPP) Kunming, China

Destination

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States