Flight time from Los Angeles to Tokyo

About 8,819 km (5,480 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 11h 30m.

Distance

8,819 km

5,480 miles

Flight time

11h 30m

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

16h ahead

Tokyo

From

Departure time (local)

Los Angeles to Tokyo

8,819 km

5,480 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

11h 30m

Time difference

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A straight-line (great-circle) estimate. Real flights are a little longer because of air-traffic routing, winds and any stopovers, so your landing time is approximate.

Los Angeles to Tokyo at a glance

Flying from Los Angeles, United States to Tokyo, Japan covers a great-circle distance of roughly 8,819 kilometres (5,480 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 11h 30m, before you add taxi time, any air-traffic delays and the effect of the wind. A connection through a hub will add the layover on top.

Tokyo is about 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles, so expect some jet lag from crossing 16 time zones, which tends to hit harder when you fly east and lose hours. The interactive calculator above updates the time difference for today's date, and you can swap the cities or pick a different pairing in a tap.

Los Angeles to Tokyo FAQ

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo?

Los Angeles to Tokyo is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 11h 30m, based on a great-circle distance of 8,819 km (5,480 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is Los Angeles from Tokyo?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Los Angeles to Tokyo is about 8,819 kilometres, or 5,480 miles.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tokyo?

Tokyo is about 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Crossing 16 time zones means some jet lag, especially flying east.

Last reviewed 2026-06-04. Distance is a great-circle estimate; flight time excludes winds, routing and stopovers.