HND
Tokyo
Japan
8,315 km
5,166 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
8,315 km
5,166 mi / 4,489 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
55°
northeast

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HND PAO
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code HND PAO
ICAO Code RJTT KPAO
City Tokyo Palo Alto
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 35 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 37.460000, -122.120000

Tokyo (HND) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 8,315 kilometers (5,166 miles / 4,489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:07 in Tokyo, it's 02:07 in Palo Alto. With a 17-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 Palo Alto (PAO) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). 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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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