How far is New York (JFK) from Tokyo (NRT)?

The distance from New York (JFK) to Tokyo (NRT) is 6,760 miles (10,877 km).

How Long Is the Flight from New York (JFK) to Tokyo (NRT)?

Q: How long is the flight from New York (JFK) to Tokyo (NRT)?

The direct flight from New York (JFK) to Tokyo (NRT) takes approximately 14 hours. The return flight takes 13 hours.

Direct flight time: 14 hours · 6,760 miles

Flight Time Details

JFK → NRT

14 hr

NRT → JFK

13 hr

Distance

6,760 mi

10,877 km

Time Difference

+14 hr

Arrival Time Planner

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Polar route over Alaska. One of the longest nonstop flights from the East Coast.

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That Flight Time Is Equivalent To...

🎬 Watching 7 average-length movies
📖 Reading 19 chapters of a novel
🎵 Listening to 240 songs
😴 Getting 10 hours of (uncomfortable) sleep
🚗 Driving 910 miles at highway speed

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from New York (JFK) to Tokyo (NRT)?

The direct flight takes approximately 14 hours. The return flight (NRT → JFK) takes 13 hours due to wind patterns.

What is the time difference?

Tokyo (NRT) is 14 hours ahead of New York (JFK). Use the arrival planner above to calculate your local arrival time.

Why is the return flight a different length?

Jet stream winds blow west-to-east at 100-200 mph at cruising altitude. Eastbound flights get a tailwind (shorter), while westbound flights face a headwind (longer).

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