San Francisco to Bailingmiao (SFO–BKV) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Bailingmiao
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
6,033 mi 15h 8m nonstop +15h ahead

SFO–BKV has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → BKV
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
BKV → SFO
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+15h
Bailingmiao is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · BKV: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Bailingmiao.
Distance & Flight Time
6,033 mi / 9,708 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 15h 8m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business visits, and transit. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

For stays beyond 30 days, a standard visa from a Chinese embassy or consulate is required before departure. Separate 144-hour and 72-hour visa-free transit programs exist at select airports for travelers continuing to a third country.

Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–BKV Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Bailingmiao route.
Route details
Distance6,033 mi / 9,708 km
Flight time15h 8m
Time difference+15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BKV
IATA / ICAOBKV / –
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation4,645 ft / 1,416 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to BKV flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Bailing Airport take about 15h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 6,033 miles.
Bailingmiao is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to BKV

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Bailing Airport (BKV) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to BKV Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to BKV is about 15 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,033 miles (9,708 km).