Miami to Narita
15h 16m The flight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Narita International Airport (NRT) covers 11,946 km (7,423 miles) and takes approximately 15h 16m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 326°, passing near 59.5° N, 142.0° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 21h 43m | 22h 08m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 19m | 15h 44m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 16m | 13h 42m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 03m | 14h 28m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MIA | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Miami International Airport | Narita International Airport |
| City | Miami | Narita |
| Country | United States | Japan |
| ICAO | KMIA | RJAA |
| Coordinates | 25.796, -80.2898 | 35.7686, 140.3887 |
| Elevation | 8 ft | 141 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Miami to Narita?
A non-stop flight from Miami (MIA) to Narita (NRT) takes about 15h 16m. The great-circle distance is 11,946 km (7,423 miles, 6,451 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 326°.
How far is Miami from Narita?
11,946 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,423 miles or 6,451 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MIA and NRT?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,946 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 16m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.