Houston (HOU) to Tokyo (NRT)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,649

miles

10,701

kilometers

5,778

nautical miles

🕐 13h 10m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (318°)

Direction

🌍 +15h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,649	+3,989	10,638 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,649	+3,989	10,638 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,649	+3,325	9,974 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,649	+3,325	9,974 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,649	+6,649	13,298 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,649	+3,325	9,974 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?

Flights between Houston and Tokyo follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The HOU to NRT route connects Houston, United States with Tokyo, Japan. This long-haul flight covers 6,649 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 318° from Houston. There is a 15 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About NRT

Narita International Airport

Narita International Airport (NRT) serves Tokyo, Japan.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport to Narita International Airport is 6,649 miles (10,701 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from HOU to NRT typically take around 13h 10m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,649 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.