NRT
Tokyo
Japan
8,620 km
5,356 miles
SBA
Santa Barbara
United States
Distance
8,620 km
5,356 mi / 4,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT SBA
Airport Name Narita International Airport Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA Code NRT SBA
ICAO Code RJAA KSBA
City Tokyo Santa Barbara
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 141 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 34.400000, -119.800000

Tokyo (NRT) to Santa Barbara (SBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) in Santa Barbara, United States is 8,620 kilometers (5,356 miles / 4,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 18:17 in Tokyo, it's 01:17 in Santa Barbara. 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 Santa Barbara (SBA) to Tokyo (NRT) 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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