London to Tokyo Flight Duration

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What is the flight duration from London to Tokyo?
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Average flight time is 11 hours 38 minutes

The fastest flight time from London to Tokyo is 11 hours 30 minutes

London to Tokyo flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 11 hours 38 minutes
Shortest flight duration 11 hours 30 minutes
Longest flight duration 11 hours 45 minutes
The average flight time from London to Tokyo is 11 hours 38 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from London to Tokyo is 5,939 miles / 9,558 km

London airports

London has 5 airports: London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN).

If you don't fancy flying from London there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Tokyo: London Southend Airport (SEN), Cambridge Airport (CBG), Southampton Airport (SOU), Bournemouth Airport (BOH) and Birmingham Airport (BHX).

Tokyo airports

Tokyo has 2 airports: Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT).

If you don't fancy flying from Tokyo there are a number of airports nearby that fly to London: Shizuoka Airport (FSZ), Toyama Airport (TOY), Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), Sendai Airport (SDJ), Osaka International Airport (ITM), Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Tokushima Airport (TKS).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: Manchester to Tokyo and London to Japan.

London & Tokyo local times and timezones

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London, United Kingdom is 9 hours behind of Tokyo, Japan

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London to Tokyo FAQs

How long does it take to fly from London to Tokyo?

On average, the flight time from London to Tokyo is 11 hours 38 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from London to Tokyo could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between London and Tokyo?

The distance between London and Tokyo is 5,939 miles or 9,558 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from London to Tokyo?

The shortest flight time from London to Tokyo is 11 hours 30 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from London to Tokyo?

The average flight time from London to Tokyo is 11 hours 38 minutes. Nearby airports to consider flying from include: London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN). Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between London and Tokyo?

The time zone difference between London and Tokyo is -9 hours.