Narita to Detroit
13h 11m The flight from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) covers 10,272 km (6,382 miles) and takes approximately 13h 11m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 31°, passing near 65.1° N, 158.0° 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 | 18h 41m | 19h 06m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 10m | 13h 35m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 25m | 11h 50m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 05m | 12h 30m |
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
| NRT | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| City | Narita | Detroit |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| ICAO | RJAA | KDTW |
| Coordinates | 35.7686, 140.3887 | 42.2138, -83.3538 |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 645 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Narita to Detroit?
A non-stop flight from Narita (NRT) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 13h 11m. The great-circle distance is 10,272 km (6,382 miles, 5,546 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 31°.
How far is Narita from Detroit?
10,272 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,382 miles or 5,546 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 NRT and DTW?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,272 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 13h 11m 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.