HND
Tokyo
Japan
8,789 km
5,461 miles
LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
8,789 km
5,461 mi / 4,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
341°
north northwest

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HND LWK
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
IATA Code HND LWK
ICAO Code RJTT EGET
City Tokyo Lerwick
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 35 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 60.190000, -1.240000

Tokyo (HND) to Lerwick (LWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 8,789 kilometers (5,461 miles / 4,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:24 in Tokyo, it's 09:24 in Lerwick. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lerwick (LWK) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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