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San Francisco to Tokyo: flight time and arrival time
Now in San Francisco
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Now in Tokyo
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Nonstop flight: about 11h · 5,149 miles · Tokyo is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco
What time will you land?
If you take off from San Francisco at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in Tokyo, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 11 hours:
| Leave San Francisco | Arrive Tokyo |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 9 AM +1 day |
| 9 AM | 12 PM +1 day |
| 12 PM | 3 PM +1 day |
| 3 PM | 6 PM +1 day |
| 6 PM | 9 PM +1 day |
| 9 PM | 12 AM +2 days |
| 11:30 PM | 2:30 AM +2 days |
Based on today's clocks (Monday, October 12, 2026) and an estimated flight time worked out from the distance. Use your ticket's exact times for the most accurate answer.
Jet lag
Flying east to Tokyo means "losing" 16 hours, which is usually harder on the body than flying west. For a few days before you go, try going to bed and getting up an hour earlier. On the flight, sleep if it's night-time in Tokyo, and once you land get outside in the morning light.
Questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Tokyo?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tokyo takes about 11 hours. The route covers roughly 5,149 miles (8,286 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave San Francisco at 6 PM, what time will I land in Tokyo?
On a nonstop flight of about 11 hours, leaving San Francisco at 6:00 PM local time gets you to Tokyo at about 9 PM the next day local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Tokyo?
Tokyo is currently 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.