San FranciscoTokyoNonstop Flight TimeSFO–NRT
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Tokyo (Narita International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (NRT) is about 11h 8m, covering 5,112 miles. All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, and ZIPAIR Tokyo fly the route nonstop with 3-4/day departures, from 12:20 to 16:45 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~11h 8m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 5,112 mi | Nonstop | 3-4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Tokyo
All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, and ZIPAIR Tokyo operate 3-4/day flights from SFO to NRT. Departures leave from Terminal ITM at SFO.
- First departure
- 12:20
- Last departure
- 16:45
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 4
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Nippon Airways | 1/day | Boeing 777 · Terminal ITM · Seat map | 12:20 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
NRT to SFO flights — 3-4/day on 4 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SFO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 27 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (NRT) is about 11h 8m, based on the 5,112-mile flying distance.
How far is San Francisco from Tokyo?
San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (NRT) is about 5,112 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Tokyo?
Yes. All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, and ZIPAIR Tokyo fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (NRT), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?
All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, ZIPAIR Tokyo, and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (NRT).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Tokyo?
The SFO–NRT route is flown with Boeing 777, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF
Near Tokyo
- HND - TokyoTokyo International Airport · 37 mi from NRTFlights to HND