LIH
Lihue
United States
5,972 km
3,711 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
5,972 km
3,711 mi / 3,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
299°
west northwest

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LIH NRT
Airport Name Lihue Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code LIH NRT
ICAO Code PHLI RJAA
City Lihue Tokyo
Country United States Japan
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 152 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 21.980000, -159.340000 35.760000, 140.390000

Lihue (LIH) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lihue Airport (LIH) in Lihue, United States to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 5,972 kilometers (3,711 miles / 3,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 17:42 in Lihue, it's 12:42 in Tokyo. With a 19-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 Lihue (LIH) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lihue Airport (LIH) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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