SFO
San Francisco
United States
7,426 km
4,614 miles
SHB
Nakashibetsu
Japan
Distance
7,426 km
4,614 mi / 4,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SFO SHB
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Nakashibetsu Airport
IATA Code SFO SHB
ICAO Code KSFO RJCN
City San Francisco Nakashibetsu
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 13 ft 234 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 43.580000, 144.960000

San Francisco (SFO) to Nakashibetsu (SHB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) in Nakashibetsu, Japan is 7,426 kilometers (4,614 miles / 4,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 United States with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:24 in San Francisco, it's 05:24 in Nakashibetsu. 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 Nakashibetsu (SHB) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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