NRT to SAN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 8,924 km (5,545 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 40m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SAN to NRT).
How far is it from Narita to San Diego?
The great-circle distance between Narita International Airport (NRT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 8,924 km (5,545 mi, 4,819 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from NRT to SAN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SAN is roughly northeast of NRT.
How is the NRT to SAN route written in code?
The pair is written NRT-SAN in IATA codes and RJAA-KSAN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA), San Diego International Airport is SAN (KSAN).
| NRT | SAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | San Diego International Airport |
| ICAO code | RJAA | KSAN |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 17 ft |
| Rank by connections | #34 | #133 |
RJAA starts with R, the ICAO prefix for East Asia; KSAN starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
SAN sits 124 ft (38 m) lower than NRT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying NRT to SAN
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| JL | Japan Airlines | JAL | Japanair | Active |
| MH | Malaysia Airlines | MAS | Malaysian | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Narita from San Diego?
Narita International Airport (NRT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are 8,924 km (5,545 mi, 4,819 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from NRT to SAN?
A typical nonstop flight between NRT and SAN takes about 11h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SAN from NRT?
San Diego International Airport (SAN) lies roughly northeast of Narita International Airport (NRT).
Which airlines fly NRT to SAN?
3 airlines appear on the NRT-SAN route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines.
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