Distance From Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport to San Diego International Airport, MSJ - SAN Distance

The distance from Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport (MSJ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 5316 miles or 8554 kilometers or 4616 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 Misawa ( Japan ) to San Diego ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Misawa and San Diego takes around 12 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport, Misawa, Japan to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 12 hours 13 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 • MSJ - SAN

Kilometers		8554 km
Statute Miles		5316 miles
Nautical Miles		4616 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 13 minutes

Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - MSJ to SAN Flight Path

Location of Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport & San Diego International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Misawa to San Diego nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Misawa, Japan and San Diego, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSJ - SAN

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

Location	Local Time
Misawa (Japan)	2026-05-04, 10:49:37 JST
San Diego (United States)	2026-05-03, 18:49:37 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

Misawa Air Base / Misawa Airport (MSJ / RJSM) Misawa, Japan

Destination

San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States