HND
Tokyo
Japan
8,599 km
5,343 miles
VBG
Lompoc
United States
Distance
8,599 km
5,343 mi / 4,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
56°
northeast

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HND VBG
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport
IATA Code HND VBG
ICAO Code RJTT KVBG
City Tokyo Lompoc
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 35 ft 368 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 34.740000, -120.580000

Tokyo (HND) to Lompoc (VBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) in Lompoc, United States is 8,599 kilometers (5,343 miles / 4,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 21:56 in Tokyo, it's 04:56 in Lompoc. 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 Lompoc (VBG) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 305° (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 Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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