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Connecting route · United States → Japan

Flights from San Francisco to Kitakyushu

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Kitakyushu. The fastest way is one stop via Tokyo or Seoul, about 17h 29m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 17h 29m
SFOKKJICN

San Francisco to Kitakyushu at a glance

Fastest journey17h 29mVia Tokyo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Seoul

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Kitakyushu

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) KKJ
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Japan Airlines, StarFlyer, Spring Airlines Japan
Sat01:15 SFO04:19 HND4h 56m connection09:15 HND10:44 KKJAll Nippon Airways + StarFlyer
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 29m
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SFO Seoul (ICN) KKJ
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Jin Air, Korean Air
Sat03:45 SFO08:11 ICN7h 49m connection16:00 ICN17:12 KKJKorean Air + Jin Air
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 21h 27m
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SFO Taipei (TPE) KKJ
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: StarFlyer
Self-transfer likely ~18h 10m
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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
9,030 km5,608 miles
Journey time
17h 29mon current schedules
Time difference
+17hKitakyushu vs San Francisco
Currency in Kitakyushu
JPY
Airports
SFO → KKJ

Flights from San Francisco to Kitakyushu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Kitakyushu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tokyo, Seoul and Taipei. 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 Kitakyushu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,030 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Kitakyushu?
The best connecting points are Tokyo (HND), Seoul (ICN) and Taipei (TPE). All Nippon Airways flies both legs via Tokyo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Kitakyushu?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Kitakyushu: Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Kitakyushu?
Kitakyushu is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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