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Flights from San Francisco to Kumamoto
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Kumamoto. The fastest way is one stop via Tokyo or Seoul, about 14h 54m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 14h 54m
San Francisco to Kumamoto at a glance
Fastest journey14h 54mVia Tokyo, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tokyo or Seoul
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Kumamoto
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) KMJ
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Solaseed Air
Sat01:15 SFO04:19 HND2h 11m connection06:30 HND08:09 KMJAll Nippon Airways + Japan Airlines
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SFO Seoul (ICN) KMJ
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Korean Air, Trinity Airways
Sat00:30 SFO04:52 ICN2h 53m connection07:45 ICN08:56 KMJUnited Airlines + Trinity Airways
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SFO Taipei (TPE) KMJ
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, Starlux Airlines
Sat01:30 SFO05:59 TPE8h 31m connection14:30 TPE17:31 KMJEVA Air + China 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
- 9,119 km5,663 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 54mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +17hKumamoto vs San Francisco
- Currency in Kumamoto
- JPY
- Airports
- SFO → KMJ
Flights from San Francisco to Kumamoto: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Kumamoto?
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 Kumamoto?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,119 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Kumamoto?
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 Kumamoto?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Kumamoto: Kumamoto Airport (KMJ).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Kumamoto?
Kumamoto is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco.





