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A nonstop journey from San Francisco to Tokyo generally takes around 10 hours 35 minutes to 11 hours 35 minutes. The exact duration depends on the airline, arrival airport, winds and operating conditions.
One-stop itineraries commonly require about 14 hours 30 minutes to 20 hours. A longer connection can extend the complete trip beyond 20 hours.
| Origin Airport | Destination Airport | Route Code | Approximate Flight Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco International Airport | Haneda Airport | SFO–HND | Approximately 10 hrs 40 mins–11 hrs 35 mins nonstop |
| San Francisco International Airport | Narita International Airport | SFO–NRT | Approximately 10 hrs 35 mins–11 hrs 25 mins nonstop |
Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco while California observes Pacific Daylight Time. The difference increases to 17 hours during Pacific Standard Time.
Japan remains on Japan Standard Time throughout the year and does not observe daylight saving time.
When it is 9:00 AM in San Francisco during Pacific Daylight Time, it is 1:00 AM in Tokyo on the following day.
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