NKX
San Diego
United States
8,919 km
5,542 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
8,919 km
5,542 mi / 4,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
306°
northwest

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NKX NRT
Airport Name Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code NKX NRT
ICAO Code KNKX RJAA
City San Diego Tokyo
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 477 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 32.870000, -117.140000 35.760000, 140.390000

San Diego (NKX) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) in San Diego, United States to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 8,919 kilometers (5,542 miles / 4,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:03 in San Diego, it's 12:03 in Tokyo. 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 Tokyo (NRT) to San Diego (NKX) follows a heading of 56° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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