Tokyo to Chicago
13h 00m The flight from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) covers 10,124 km (6,291 miles) and takes approximately 13h 00m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 33°, passing near 63.2° N, 159.9° 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 24m | 18h 50m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 59m | 13h 24m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 15m | 11h 40m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 55m | 12h 20m |
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
| HND | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Tokyo Haneda International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| City | Tokyo | Chicago |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| ICAO | RJTT | KORD |
| Coordinates | 35.5497, 139.787 | 41.9786, -87.9048 |
| Elevation | 35 ft | 680 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Chicago?
A non-stop flight from Tokyo (HND) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 13h 00m. The great-circle distance is 10,124 km (6,291 miles, 5,466 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 33°.
How far is Tokyo from Chicago?
10,124 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,291 miles or 5,466 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 HND and ORD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,124 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 00m 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.