Tokyo to Los Angeles
11h 22m The flight from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 8,812 km (5,476 miles) and takes approximately 11h 22m 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, 168.6° 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 | 16h 01m | 16h 27m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 18m | 11h 43m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 47m | 10h 13m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 22m | 10h 47m |
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 | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Tokyo Haneda International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Tokyo | Los Angeles |
| Country | Japan | United States |
| ICAO | RJTT | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 35.5497, 139.787 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 35 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Tokyo (HND) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 11h 22m. The great-circle distance is 8,812 km (5,476 miles, 4,758 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 56°.
How far is Tokyo from Los Angeles?
8,812 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,476 miles or 4,758 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 LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,812 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 22m 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.