NRT
Tokyo
Japan
8,926 km
5,546 miles
NZY
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,926 km
5,546 mi / 4,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT NZY
Airport Name Narita International Airport North Island Nas (Halsey Field) Airport
IATA Code NRT NZY
ICAO Code RJAA KNZY
City Tokyo San Diego
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 141 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 32.700000, -117.200000

Tokyo (NRT) to San Diego (NZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to North Island Nas (Halsey Field) Airport (NZY) in San Diego, United States is 8,926 kilometers (5,546 miles / 4,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 20:56 in Tokyo, it's 03:56 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 (NZY) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 306° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and North Island Nas (Halsey Field) Airport (NZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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