Tokyo to Los Angeles flights
Direct and connecting flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles take?
Flight time from Tokyo (NRT) to Los Angeles (LAX) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Tokyo to Los Angeles?
Airline availability for NRT to LAX changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles?
Direct (nonstop) availability on NRT to LAX varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- Singapore Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- NCA5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Japan Airlines Domestic5-yr attributed events: 14Last 90 days: none recorded
- All Nippon Airways5-yr attributed events: 9Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Singapore Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| NCA | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Japan Airlines Domestic | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| All Nippon Airways | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning NRT → LAX
NRT to LAX is a long-haul route of 8,753 km (5,439 mi). See the return LAX → NRT route.
Alternative airports near Tokyo: Ibaraki (IBR) — 46 km, Tokyo (HND) — 60 km, Atsugi (NJA) — 92 km.
Alternative airports near Los Angeles: Hawthorne (HHR) — 7 km, Santa Monica (SMO) — 9 km, Torrance (TOA) — 17 km.