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MZG to SFO: distance & flight time
Makung (Makung Airport) → San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport)
6,602 mi
10,625 km · 5,737 nm
13h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,602 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 25m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MZG — Makung Airport · Makung, Taiwan
- SFO — San Francisco International Airport · San Francisco, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MZG
- WOT · Wang-an Airport16 mi away
- CMJ · Chi Mei Airport28 mi away
- CYI · Chiayi Airport49 mi away
- TNN · Tainan Airport56 mi away
Near SFO
- SQL · San Carlos Airport10 mi away
- HAF · Half Moon Bay Airport10 mi away
- OAK · Metropolitan Oakland International Airport11 mi away
- NGZ · Alameda Naval Air Station12 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MZG from SFO?
The flight distance from Makung (MZG) to San Francisco (SFO) is 6,602 miles (10,625 km, 5,737 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MZG to SFO?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 25m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MZG to SFO?
Nonstop service on MZG–SFO depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 13h 25m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Makung and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 15 hours behind Makung.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MZG to SFO?
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Why are some MZG to SFO fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MZG–SFO tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.