LAX
Los Angeles
United States
8,754 km
5,439 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
8,754 km
5,439 mi / 4,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
306°
northwest

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LAX NRT
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code LAX NRT
ICAO Code KLAX RJAA
City Los Angeles Tokyo
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 128 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 35.760000, 140.390000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 8,754 kilometers (5,439 miles / 4,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:25 in Los Angeles, it's 01:25 in Tokyo. 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 Tokyo (NRT) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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