Detroit (DTW) to Tokyo (NRT)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,383

miles

10,272

kilometers

5,547

nautical miles

🕐 12h 39m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (326°)

Direction

🌍 +14h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,383	+3,830	10,213 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,383	+3,830	10,213 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,383	+3,192	9,575 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,383	+3,192	9,575 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,383	+6,383	12,766 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,383	+3,192	9,575 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Detroit to Tokyo would take approximately 14 days compared to just 12h 39m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to NRT route connects Detroit, United States with Tokyo, Japan. This long-haul flight covers 6,383 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Japan. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 326° from Detroit. There is a 14 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About NRT

Narita International Airport

Narita International Airport (NRT) serves Tokyo, Japan.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Narita International Airport is 6,383 miles (10,272 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DTW to NRT typically take around 12h 39m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,383 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.