NRT to SFO Route Guide
Tokyo, Japan → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
RJAA (Tokyo, Japan) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 4,442 NM (8,227 km / 5,112 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 55° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 9h 45m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,442 NM
8,227 km / 5,112 mi
Initial Bearing
55° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
9h 45m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
14,826 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
141 ft
RJAA
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,442 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying NRT-SFO should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between NRT and SFO?
4,442 nautical miles (8,227 km / 5,112 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to San Francisco?
Approximately 9h 45m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly NRT-SFO?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
55° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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