Los Angeles to Japan Flight Duration

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What is the flight duration from Los Angeles to Japan?
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Average flight time is 10 hours 50 minutes

The fastest flight time from Los Angeles to Japan is 10 hours 50 minutes

Los Angeles to Japan flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 10 hours 50 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from Los Angeles to Japan is 10 hours 50 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 Los Angeles to Japan is 5,523 miles / 8,889 km

Los Angeles airports

Los Angeles has 1 airport: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

If you don't fancy flying from Los Angeles there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Japan: Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Long Beach Airport (LGB), John Wayne Airport (SNA), Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA).

Japan airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to Los Angeles: Toyama Airport (TOY), Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), Shizuoka Airport (FSZ), Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT), Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO), Osaka International Airport (ITM) and Sendai Airport (SDJ).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: United States to Japan and Anchorage to Yokota Air Base.

Los Angeles & Japan local times and timezones

Los Angeles
PST -08:00
JST +09:00
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Los Angeles, United States is 17 hours behind of Japan, Japan

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Los Angeles to Japan FAQs

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Japan?

On average, the flight time from Los Angeles to Japan is 10 hours 50 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 Los Angeles to Japan could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between Los Angeles and Japan?

The distance between Los Angeles and Japan is 5,523 miles or 8,889 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from Los Angeles to Japan?

The shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Japan is 10 hours 50 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 Los Angeles to Japan?

The average flight time from Los Angeles to Japan is 10 hours 50 minutes. Nearby airport to consider flying from include: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between Los Angeles and Japan?

The time zone difference between Los Angeles and Japan is -17 hours.