New York (JFK) to Tokyo (NRT)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,730
miles
10,830
kilometers
5,848
nautical miles

🕐 13h 19m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (333°)
Direction
🌍 +14h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,730 10,768
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,730 10,768
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,730 10,095
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,730 10,095
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,730 13,460
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,730 10,095
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 New York to Tokyo would take approximately 15 days compared to just 13h 19m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to NRT route connects New York, United States with Tokyo, Japan. This long-haul flight covers 6,730 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 333° from New York. There is a 14 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About NRT

Narita International Airport

Narita International Airport (NRT) serves Tokyo, Japan.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to Narita International Airport is 6,730 miles (10,830 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to NRT typically take around 13h 19m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,730 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.