Distance from New York City to Tokyo
How Far Is New York City from Tokyo?
New York City is 10,849 km (6,741 miles) from Tokyo by great-circle distance. The shortest route heads NW on a polar-leaning transpacific great-circle route.
New York City to Tokyo is a very long transpacific route that heads northwest across the North Pacific. The great-circle path often bends toward Alaska or the Arctic fringe before reaching Japan.
New York City to Tokyo Flight Time
| Distance | 10,849 km 6,741 miles 5,858 nautical miles |
| Flight Time |
~14h 40min (New York City → Tokyo) ~12h 40min (Tokyo → New York City) |
New York City to Tokyo Time Difference
| Time Difference | Tokyo is usually 14 hours ahead of New York in standard time (UTC+9 vs UTC-5), or 13 hours ahead when New York is on daylight saving time (UTC+9 vs UTC-4). Tokyo does not observe DST. |
| Time Zones | America/New_York (New York City) Asia/Tokyo (Tokyo) |
| DST Note | Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of New York in standard time and 13 hours ahead when New York is on daylight saving time. Tokyo stays on UTC+9 year-round. |
New York City vs Tokyo: Geography & Population Comparison
How Far Is 10,849 km?
- 10,849 km is almost the same scale as London to Singapore (10,855 km).
- It is only about 112 km longer than Paris to Singapore (10,737 km).
- It is about 173 km shorter than New York City to Dubai (11,022 km).
Flights from New York City to Tokyo
This is a long-haul North Pacific route linking the US East Coast with Japan. The New York to Tokyo direction is usually longer because of polar routing and prevailing wind patterns, while the return from Tokyo to New York is often a bit faster.
Flight times are estimates based on great circle distance and typical cruising speeds. Actual times vary by airline, route, and conditions.
Great-Circle Route and Midpoint
New York City to Tokyo heads northwest across the North Pacific and often passes near Alaska or the Arctic fringe.
- Initial Bearing
- 333° (NW)
- Midpoint
- Arctic Ocean, north of Alaska
- Crosses
- North Pacific Ocean · Arctic Ocean
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New York City and Tokyo Airports
New York City
- JFKJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
- EWRNewark Liberty International Airport
- LGALaGuardia Airport
Tokyo
- HNDHaneda Airport
- NRTNarita International Airport
Distance by Speed
| Commercial jet | 900 km/h 12h 3min |
| Long-haul jet | 850 km/h 12h 46min |
| 320 km/h reference speed | 320 km/h 33h 54min |
Speed estimates use straight-line distance and do not include routing, stops, security, boarding, taxi time, or surface transfers.
Cities at a Similar Distance
Approximate great-circle distance, almost the same scale as New York City to Tokyo.
Approximate great-circle distance, only slightly shorter.
Approximate great-circle distance, slightly longer than New York City to Tokyo.
New York City to Tokyo FAQ
How far apart are New York City and Tokyo?
New York City and Tokyo are 10,849 km (6,741 miles) apart by great-circle distance.
How long is the flight between New York City and Tokyo?
A typical flight is about 880 minutes from New York to Tokyo and about 760 minutes on the return.
Does the route pass near Alaska or the Arctic fringe?
Yes. The great-circle path heads northwest across the North Pacific and often bends toward Alaska or the Arctic fringe.
What is the time difference between New York City and Tokyo?
Tokyo is usually 14 hours ahead of New York in standard time and 13 hours ahead when New York is on daylight saving time.
Which airport codes are commonly used?
New York is typically served by JFK, EWR, and LGA, while Tokyo is typically served by HND and NRT.
Which direction is usually faster on this route?
Tokyo to New York is usually a little faster than New York to Tokyo because wind patterns and routing can be more favorable on the return.