Flight time from New York to Tokyo

About 10,852 km (6,743 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 14h 5m.

Distance

10,852 km

6,743 miles

Flight time

14h 5m

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

13h ahead

Tokyo

From

Departure time (local)

New York to Tokyo

10,852 km

6,743 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

14h 5m

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.

New York to Tokyo at a glance

Flying from New York, United States to Tokyo, Japan covers a great-circle distance of roughly 10,852 kilometres (6,743 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 14h 5m, 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 13 hours ahead of New York, so expect some jet lag from crossing 13 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.

New York to Tokyo FAQ

How long is the flight from New York to Tokyo?

New York to Tokyo is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 14h 5m, based on a great-circle distance of 10,852 km (6,743 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is New York from Tokyo?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from New York to Tokyo is about 10,852 kilometres, or 6,743 miles.

What is the time difference between New York and Tokyo?

Tokyo is about 13 hours ahead of New York. Crossing 13 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.