Narita to Newark
13h 51m The flight from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) covers 10,810 km (6,717 miles) and takes approximately 13h 51m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 26°, passing near 69.2° N, 153.1° 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 | 19h 39m | 20h 04m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 52m | 14h 17m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 01m | 12h 26m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 43m | 13h 08m |
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 | EWR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport |
| City | Narita | Newark |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| ICAO | RJAA | KEWR |
| Coordinates | 35.7686, 140.3887 | 40.6894, -74.1705 |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 18 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Narita to Newark?
A non-stop flight from Narita (NRT) to Newark (EWR) takes about 13h 51m. The great-circle distance is 10,810 km (6,717 miles, 5,837 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 26°.
How far is Narita from Newark?
10,810 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,717 miles or 5,837 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 EWR?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,810 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 51m 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.