Narita to Philadelphia
13h 54m The flight from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) covers 10,847 km (6,740 miles) and takes approximately 13h 54m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 27°, passing near 68.4° N, 152.4° 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 43m | 20h 09m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 54m | 14h 20m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 03m | 12h 28m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 46m | 13h 11m |
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 | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| City | Narita | Philadelphia |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| ICAO | RJAA | KPHL |
| Coordinates | 35.7686, 140.3887 | 39.8719, -75.2411 |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 36 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Narita to Philadelphia?
A non-stop flight from Narita (NRT) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 13h 54m. The great-circle distance is 10,847 km (6,740 miles, 5,857 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 27°.
How far is Narita from Philadelphia?
10,847 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,740 miles or 5,857 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 PHL?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,847 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 54m 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.