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NRT to LHR: distance & flight time

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

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

5,960 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 9m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back 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 NRT from LHR?

The flight distance from Tokyo (NRT) to London (LHR) 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 NRT to LHR?

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 Tokyo and London?

London is 8 hours behind Tokyo.

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

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