Los Angeles to Misawa (LAX–MSJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
HND Tokyo 14h AAASDL → AYCIJL Tokyo (HND) to Misawa flights
YVR Vancouver ~13h 26m AAACAS → Vancouver (YVR) to Misawa flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu ~13h 31m 5YAAAC → Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Misawa flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~14h 41m ACAMAV → Salt Lake City (SLC) to Misawa flights
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Los Angeles to Misawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
5,208 mi 10h 40m nonstop +16h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LAX and MSJ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MSJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
YVR ~13h 26m HNL ~13h 31m HND ~14h 0m SLC ~14h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
39
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → MSJ
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
MSJ → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Misawa is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · MSJ: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Misawa.
Distance & Flight Time
5,208 mi / 8,381 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–MSJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Misawa route.
Route details
Distance5,208 mi / 8,381 km
Flight time10h 40m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: MSJ
Full nameMisawa Airport / Misawa Air Base
IATA / ICAOMSJ / RJSM
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation119 ft / 36 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to MSJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base take about 10h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 5,208 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tokyo Haneda.
Misawa is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LAX to MSJ

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base (MSJ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAX to MSJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MSJ is about 10 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,208 miles (8,381 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tokyo Haneda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.