NRT
Tokyo
Japan
8,951 km
5,562 miles
SDM
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,951 km
5,562 mi / 4,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
56°
east northeast

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NRT SDM
Airport Name Narita International Airport Brown Field Municipal Airport
IATA Code NRT SDM
ICAO Code RJAA KSDM
City Tokyo San Diego
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 141 ft 526 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 32.570000, -116.980000

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

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States is 8,951 kilometers (5,562 miles / 4,833 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 07:51 in Tokyo, it's 14:51 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 (SDM) to Tokyo (NRT) 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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