Flight durations to Japan vary significantly depending on your departure city and whether the flight is direct or has layovers. Typical direct flight times to Japan (Tokyo) from major cities:
- From Los Angeles (LAX): about 11 to 12 hours
- From New York (JFK): approximately 14 hours
- From Toronto (Canada): around 13 to 14 hours
- From London Heathrow (UK): roughly 13 hours and 45 minutes
- From Manchester (UK): about 16 to 19 hours (usually with connections)
- From Sydney (Australia): approximately 9 to 10 hours
- From Singapore: about 7 hours
- From Hong Kong: around 4 to 5 hours
- From the Philippines (Manila): about 4 hours and 30 minutes
- From Germany: roughly 11 hours and 53 minutes
These times are for nonstop flights and can vary slightly due to factors like weather, flight path, and the specific airport in Japan (Narita or Haneda)
. If your flight includes layovers or connections, total travel time will be longer depending on the number and length of stops. For example, a flight from London with one stop can take 15 hours 30 minutes or more
. In summary, a direct flight to Japan generally takes between 4.5 hours (from nearby Asian countries) up to about 14 hours (from North America or Europe), with the exact duration depending on your starting location
