IWJ
Masuda
Japan
8,921 km
5,544 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
8,921 km
5,544 mi / 4,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
51°
northeast

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IWJ SFO
Airport Name Iwami Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code IWJ SFO
ICAO Code RJOW KSFO
City Masuda San Francisco
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 184 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.680000, 131.790000 37.620000, -122.380000

Masuda (IWJ) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 8,921 kilometers (5,544 miles / 4,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 14:46 in Masuda, it's 21:46 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 Masuda (IWJ) follows a heading of 307° (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 Iwami Airport (IWJ) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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