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LHR to NRT: distance & flight time

London (London Heathrow Airport) → Tokyo (Narita International Airport)

5,960 mi
9,592 km · 5,179 nm
12h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

5,960 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 9m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is LHR from NRT?

The flight distance from London (LHR) to Tokyo (NRT) is 5,960 miles (9,592 km, 5,179 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from LHR to NRT?

A nonstop flight takes about 12h 9m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between London and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of London.

What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to NRT?

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