New York to Japan Flight Duration

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What is the flight duration from New York to Japan?
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Average flight time is 13 hours 13 minutes

The fastest flight time from New York to Japan is 13 hours 13 minutes

New York to Japan flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 13 hours 13 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from New York to Japan is 13 hours 13 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 New York to Japan is 6,742 miles / 10,850 km

New York airports

New York has 3 airports: New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

If you don't fancy flying from New York there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Japan: White Plains Westchester County Airport (HPN), Islip Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN), Allentown Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Japan airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to New York: 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: and Anchorage to Yokota Air Base.

New York & Japan local times and timezones

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JST +09:00
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New York, United States is 14 hours behind of Japan, Japan

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New York to Japan FAQs

How long does it take to fly from New York to Japan?

On average, the flight time from New York to Japan is 13 hours 13 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 New York to Japan could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between New York and Japan?

The distance between New York and Japan is 6,742 miles or 10,850 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from New York to Japan?

The shortest flight time from New York to Japan is 13 hours 13 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 New York to Japan?

The average flight time from New York to Japan is 13 hours 13 minutes. Nearby airports to consider flying from include: New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between New York and Japan?

The time zone difference between New York and Japan is -14 hours.