Japan to California Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from Japan to California, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from Japan to California?
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Average flight time is 10 hours 30 minutes

The fastest flight time from Japan to California is 10 hours 30 minutes

Japan to California flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 10 hours 30 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from Japan to California is 10 hours 30 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from Japan to California is 5,358 miles / 8,622 km

Japan airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to California: Toyama Airport (TOY), Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), Shizuoka Airport (FSZ), Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) and Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO).

California airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to Japan: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), San Jose International Airport (SJC), Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), Oakland International Airport (OAK), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: Japan to Los Angeles and Japan to Las Vegas.

Japan & California local times and timezones

Japan
JST +09:00
PST -08:00
California
Japan, Japan is 17 hours ahead of California, United States

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Japan to California FAQs

How long does it take to fly from Japan to California?

On average, the flight time from Japan to California is 10 hours 30 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from Japan to California could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between Japan and California?

The distance between Japan and California is 5,358 miles or 8,622 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from Japan to California?

The shortest flight time from Japan to California is 10 hours 30 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from Japan to California?

The average flight time from Japan to California is 10 hours 30 minutes. Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between Japan and California?

The time zone difference between Japan and California is 17 hours.