Distance From San Francisco International Airport to Narita International Airport, SFO - NRT Distance

The distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is 5113 miles or 8228 kilometers or 4440 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 San Francisco ( United States ) to Narita ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Narita takes around 11 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States to Narita International Airport, Narita, Japan is 11 hours 45 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 • SFO - NRT

Kilometers		8228 km
Statute Miles		5113 miles
Nautical Miles		4440 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 45 minutes

San Francisco International Airport to Narita International Airport Flight Route Map - SFO to NRT Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SFO - NRT

Time difference between San Francisco (United States) and Narita (Japan) is 17 Hours.
Narita time is 17 Hours ahead of San Francisco.

Location	Local Time
San Francisco (United States)	2026-02-21, 14:43:25 PST
Narita (Japan)	2026-02-22, 07:43:25 JST

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

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

Destination

Narita International Airport (NRT / RJAA) Narita, Japan