Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,439
miles
8,754
kilometers
4,727
nautical miles

🕐 10h 52m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (306°)
Direction
🌍 +17h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,439 8,702
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,439 8,702
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,439 8,159
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,439 8,159
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,439 10,878
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,439 8,159
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?

This long-haul flight covers 5,439 miles across 11 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to NRT route connects Los Angeles, United States with Tokyo, Japan. This long-haul flight covers 5,439 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 306° from Los Angeles. There is a 17 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About NRT

Narita International Airport

Narita International Airport (NRT) serves Tokyo, Japan.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Narita International Airport is 5,439 miles (8,754 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to NRT typically take around 10h 52m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,439 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.