UNITED Airlines has launched new nonstop flights from San Francisco to Xi’an on May 8, with the seasonal route set to be in operation until October 27.
Utilising a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, flights will depart San Francisco International Airport at 13.25 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and arrive in Xi’an at 17.30 the following day.
Return flights will depart Xianyang International Airport at 09.30 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and arrive in San Francisco at 06.35 on the same day. Flying time is approximately 13 hours and five minutes westbound, and 12 hours and five minutes eastbound.
This thrice-weekly service is the first transpacific service to Xi’an, and United is the first US airline to serve the Chinese city.
Currently, United operates 96 weekly flights between China and the US. On July 13, the airline will also launch its new nonstop service between San Francisco and Hangzhou.
