Distance From Iwo Jima Airbase to San Francisco International Airport, IWO - SFO Distance

The distance from Iwo Jima Airbase (IWO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 5514 miles or 8874 kilometers or 4789 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ogasawara ( Japan ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ogasawara and San Francisco takes around 12 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Iwo Jima Airbase, Ogasawara, Japan to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 12 hours 40 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • IWO - SFO

Kilometers		8874 km
Statute Miles		5514 miles
Nautical Miles		4789 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 40 minutes

Iwo Jima Airbase to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - IWO to SFO Flight Path

Location of Iwo Jima Airbase & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ogasawara to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ogasawara, Japan and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Ogasawara, Japan and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IWO - SFO

Time difference between Ogasawara (Japan) and San Francisco (United States) is 16 Hours.
San Francisco time is 16 Hours behind Ogasawara.

Location	Local Time
Ogasawara (Japan)	2026-06-15, 18:38:24 JST
San Francisco (United States)	2026-06-15, 02:38:24 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Iwo Jima Airbase (IWO / RJAW) Ogasawara, Japan

Destination

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States