Tokyo (NRT) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,545
miles
8,924
kilometers
4,819
nautical miles

🕐 11h 4m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (56°)
Direction
🌍 -17h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,545 8,872
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,545 8,872
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,545 8,318
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,545 8,318
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,545 11,090
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,545 8,318
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from Japan to United States requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The NRT to SAN route connects Tokyo, Japan with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,545 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Japan to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 56° from Tokyo. There is a 17 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About NRT

Narita International Airport

Narita International Airport (NRT) serves Tokyo, Japan.

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Narita International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 5,545 miles (8,924 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from NRT to SAN typically take around 11h 4m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,545 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.