Tokyo to New York Flight Time — NRT to JFK

Q: How far is Tokyo from New York?

The great-circle distance from Tokyo to New York is approximately 10,830 km (6,730 miles).

Flight Duration

13h 48m

non-stop estimate

Distance

10,830 km

6,730 miles

Time Difference

−13 to −14h

UTC+9 → UTC−5/−4

[ NRT → JFK — Route Info ]

A non-stop flight from Tokyo, Japan (NRT) to New York, United States (JFK) would cover approximately 10,830 km (6,730 miles) along the great-circle route, with an estimated flight duration of 13 hours and 48 minutes.

Estimate, not a schedule. This is a computed non-stop flying time. Check whether a non-stop service exists for your dates; if you connect, add the flying time of each leg plus the time on the ground at the hub.

New York is 13–14 hours behind Tokyo, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.

These estimates assume a typical commercial cruising speed of 880 km/h and include standard time for taxi, climb and descent. Actual scheduled times can differ by an hour or more on long routes, depending on airline, routing, aircraft and winds.

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Common Questions

How long is the flight from Tokyo to New York?

A non-stop flight from Tokyo (NRT) to New York (JFK) would take approximately 13 hours and 48 minutes. This estimate includes standard taxi, climb and descent time and covers 10,830 km (6,730 miles).

What is the time difference between Tokyo and New York?

Tokyo uses UTC+9 all year; New York uses UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving. New York is 13–14 hours behind Tokyo, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.

How far is Tokyo from New York?

The great-circle distance — the shortest path along Earth's surface — from Tokyo to New York is approximately 10,830 km (6,730 miles). This is the actual distance your aircraft travels through the air.

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