Direct flight between San Francisco and Hangzhou to launch

United Airlines will launch a direct flight service between San Francisco and Hangzhou, capital city in East China's Zhejiang Province on 15, July.

The new flights will employ the new Boeing 787s, which can seat up to 219 passengers.

The Hangzhou - San Francisco flight leaves at 11:30 on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, arrive in San Francisco at 08:25 on the same day. The return flight departs at 14:15 on every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, and arrives in Hangzhou at 06:10+ 1 day. (All times above refer local time). The one-way trip takes about 12 hours.