NRT
Tokyo
Japan
8,256 km
5,130 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
8,256 km
5,130 mi / 4,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT PAO
Airport Name Narita International Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code NRT PAO
ICAO Code RJAA KPAO
City Tokyo Palo Alto
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 141 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 37.460000, -122.120000

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

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 8,256 kilometers (5,130 miles / 4,458 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 14:36 in Tokyo, it's 21:36 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 (NRT) 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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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