Originally Posted by moondog

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1) How many miles does it cost to fly from the US to North Asia in both C and F? There is almost zero chance that my friend would accept a connection in SIN, but HKG is a possibility. If he availed of this, would it be considered a different zone?

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Originally Posted by lelee

This is the approx YQ and taxes & Fees for SFO-SIN-PEK-SIN-SFO in FJ

SQ YQ surcharge (YQ) $936.00 F // $836.00 J
SQ YQ surcharge (YQ) $20.00
US International Departure Tax (US) $16.70
US September 11th Security Fee (AY) $2.50
US Passenger Facility Charge (XF) $4.50
Singapore Passenger Service Charge (SG) $14.20
Singapore Passenger Security Service Charge (OO) $4.80
USDA APHIS Fee (XA) $5.00
US Immigration Fee (XY) $7.00
US Customs Fee (YC) $5.50
US International Arrival Tax (US) $16.70
People's Republic of China Airport Fee (CN) $14.10