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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
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.
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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
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SFO Shanghai (PVG) HIJ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
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.





