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San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (NRT) flights

Nonstop from San Francisco International to Tokyo Narita: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

8,227km

5,112 mi, great circle

Flying time

10h 28m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

2.1

average, November 2026

Airlines

1

passenger airlines

Airlines flying SFO to NRT

Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): ZIPAIR Tokyo.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?

About 10h 28m gate to gate for the 8,227 km (5,112 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to NRT?

Japan Airlines, with about 2.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).