HND
Tokyo
Japan
8,335 km
5,179 miles
SJC
San Jose
United States
Distance
8,335 km
5,179 mi / 4,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HND SJC
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA Code HND SJC
ICAO Code RJTT KSJC
City Tokyo San Jose
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 35 ft 62 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 37.360000, -121.930000

Tokyo (HND) to San Jose (SJC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) in San Jose, United States is 8,335 kilometers (5,179 miles / 4,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:46 in Tokyo, it's 05:46 in San Jose. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from San Jose (SJC) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 304° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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