MSJ
Misawa
Japan
8,555 km
5,316 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,555 km
5,316 mi / 4,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
58°
east northeast

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MSJ SAN
Airport Name Misawa Air Base San Diego International Airport
IATA Code MSJ SAN
ICAO Code RJSM KSAN
City Misawa San Diego
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 119 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 40.700000, 141.370000 32.730000, -117.190000

Misawa (MSJ) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 8,555 kilometers (5,316 miles / 4,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 20:09 in Misawa, it's 03:09 in San Diego. 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 Diego (SAN) to Misawa (MSJ) follows a heading of 310° (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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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