Tokyo to London Flight Time — NRT to LHR

Q: How far is Tokyo from London?

The great-circle distance from Tokyo to London is approximately 9,591 km (5,960 miles).

Flight Duration

12h 24m

non-stop estimate

Distance

9,591 km

5,960 miles

Time Difference

−8 to −9h

UTC+9 → UTC+0/+1

[ NRT → LHR — Route Info ]

A non-stop flight from Tokyo, Japan (NRT) to London, United Kingdom (LHR) would cover approximately 9,591 km (5,960 miles) along the great-circle route, with an estimated flight duration of 12 hours and 24 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.

London is 8–9 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 London?

A non-stop flight from Tokyo (NRT) to London (LHR) would take approximately 12 hours and 24 minutes. This estimate includes standard taxi, climb and descent time and covers 9,591 km (5,960 miles).

What is the time difference between Tokyo and London?

Tokyo uses UTC+9 all year; London uses UTC+0, or UTC+1 during daylight saving. London is 8–9 hours behind Tokyo, depending on daylight saving. Set your watch back on arrival.

How far is Tokyo from London?

The great-circle distance — the shortest path along Earth's surface — from Tokyo to London is approximately 9,591 km (5,960 miles). This is the actual distance your aircraft travels through the air.

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