Chicago-based United Airlines announced it will launch a second daily nonstop flight between San Francisco and Hong Kong.

Starting October 26, the new flights will offer new evening departures on both directions from either San Francisco or Hong Kong. Flights from San Francisco will depart in the late evening and arrive in Hong Kong in the morning. The new return flights from Hong Kong will depart in the evening and arrive in San Francisco in the early evening. United will deploy its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft

The new service will now allow travelers the flexibility to choose either the new night departures or the current daytime flight schedule on the route.

“The addition of a second daily nonstop flight between San Francisco and Hong Kong offers customers more flexibility and convenience when planning travel to one of the world's largest business markets," said Patrick Quayle, United's vice president of International Network. "We look forward to offering customers a schedule that fits their travel needs with convenient times and greater connectivity to United's extensive and growing network."

From Hong Kong, United operates flights to four destinations: San Francisco, Chicago-O’Hare, New York-Newark, and Guam.

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