Distance From JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi to San Francisco International Airport, NJA - SFO Distance

The distance from JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi (NJA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 5168 miles or 8317 kilometers or 4488 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 Ayase / Yamato ( Japan ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ayase / Yamato and San Francisco takes around 11 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Ayase / Yamato, Japan to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 11 hours 52 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 • NJA - SFO

Kilometers		8317 km
Statute Miles		5168 miles
Nautical Miles		4488 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 52 minutes

JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - NJA to SFO Flight Path

Location of JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ayase / Yamato to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Ayase / Yamato, Japan and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NJA - SFO

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

Location	Local Time
Ayase / Yamato (Japan)	2026-10-30, 23:14:04 JST
San Francisco (United States)	2026-10-30, 07:14:04 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

JMSDF Atsugi Air Base / Naval Air Facility Atsugi (NJA / RJTA) Ayase / Yamato, Japan

Destination

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