London (LHR) to Tokyo (NRT)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,960
miles
9,592
kilometers
5,179
nautical miles

🕐 11h 51m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (31°)
Direction
🌍 +9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,960 9,536
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,960 9,536
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,960 8,940
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,960 8,940
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,960 11,920
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,960 8,940
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 5,960 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The LHR to NRT route connects London, United Kingdom with Tokyo, Japan. This long-haul flight covers 5,960 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to Japan. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 31° from London. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

🛬 About NRT

Narita International Airport

Narita International Airport (NRT) serves Tokyo, Japan.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport to Narita International Airport is 5,960 miles (9,592 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LHR to NRT typically take around 11h 51m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,960 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.