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SAN to SYO: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Shonai (Shonai Airport)
5,457 mi
8,782 km · 4,742 nm
11h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+16h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,457 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 10m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 16-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- SYO — Shonai Airport · Shonai, Japan
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near SYO
- GAJ · Yamagata Airport42 mi away
- AXT · Akita Airport60 mi away
- KIJ · Niigata Airport69 mi away
- SDJ · Sendai Airport77 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from SYO?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Shonai (SYO) is 5,457 miles (8,782 km, 4,742 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to SYO?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 10m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Shonai?
Shonai is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to SYO?
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