ITM
Osaka
Japan
8,653 km
5,377 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,653 km
5,377 mi / 4,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
52°
northeast

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ITM SFO
Airport Name Osaka International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code ITM SFO
ICAO Code RJOO KSFO
City Osaka San Francisco
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 50 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.790000, 135.440000 37.620000, -122.380000

Osaka (ITM) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Osaka International Airport (ITM) in Osaka, Japan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,653 kilometers (5,377 miles / 4,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:05 in Osaka, it's 12:05 in San Francisco. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (ITM) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Osaka International Airport (ITM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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