Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Tokyo
5,439 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Los Angeles to Tokyo at a glance
Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) cover 5,439 miles (8,751 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 8 airlines flying direct — a ultra-long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 9/10.
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Flying from Los Angeles to Tokyo covers 5,439 miles (8,751 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 8 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 4th most competitive of 148 routes from Los Angeles. This is a ultra-long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.
Nonstop distance 5,439 miles. Direct carriers include AA, AI, DL, JL, MH, NH, SQ and UA.
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Airlines on this route
8 airlines fly Los Angeles → Tokyo. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| AA | Direct |
| AI | Direct |
| DL | Direct |
| JL | Direct |
| MH | Direct |
| NH | Direct |
| SQ | Direct |
| UA | Direct |
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Los Angeles to Tokyo — quick answers
How far is Los Angeles from Tokyo by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo (NRT) is 5,439 miles (8,751 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo?
The average nonstop flight time from LAX to NRT is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo?
8 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, AI, DL, JL, MH, NH, SQ, UA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.