Narita to Los Angeles
11h 18m The flight from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 8,753 km (5,439 miles) and takes approximately 11h 18m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 56°, passing near 47.7° N, 168.2° 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 | 15h 55m | 16h 20m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 13m | 11h 39m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 44m | 10h 09m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 18m | 10h 43m |
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 | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Narita | Los Angeles |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| ICAO | RJAA | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 35.7686, 140.3887 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Narita to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Narita (NRT) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 11h 18m. The great-circle distance is 8,753 km (5,439 miles, 4,726 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 56°.
How far is Narita from Los Angeles?
8,753 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,439 miles or 4,726 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 LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,753 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 18m 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.