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Flights from San Francisco to Hiroshima

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Hiroshima. The fastest way is one stop via Tokyo or Taipei, about 15h 11m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 15h 11m
SFOHIJHND

San Francisco to Hiroshima at a glance

Fastest journey15h 11mVia Tokyo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Taipei

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Hiroshima

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SFO Tokyo (HND) HIJ
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines
Sat01:15 SFO04:19 HND2h 56m connection07:15 HND08:26 HIJAll Nippon Airways
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 11m
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2
SFO Taipei (TPE) HIJ
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 24m
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3
SFO Shanghai (PVG) HIJ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 14m
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SFO Seoul (ICN) HIJ
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Jeju Air
Self-transfer likely ~15h 41m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,882 km5,516 miles
Journey time
15h 11mon current schedules
Time difference
+17hHiroshima vs San Francisco
Currency in Hiroshima
JPY
Airports
SFO → HIJ

Flights from San Francisco to Hiroshima: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Hiroshima?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Taipei and Shanghai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Hiroshima?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,882 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Hiroshima?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (HND), Taipei (TPE), Shanghai (PVG) and Seoul (ICN). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Hiroshima?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Hiroshima: Hiroshima Airport (HIJ).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Hiroshima?
Hiroshima is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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