Question 1

What is the flight distance between Los Angeles (LAX) and Tokyo (NRT)?

Accepted Answer

The shortest Great Circle flight distance between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Narita International Airport (NRT) is 8,754 km (4,727 nautical miles / 5,439 statute miles).

Question 2

How long is the flight time from LAX to NRT?

Accepted Answer

The estimated commercial flight time from LAX to NRT is approximately 11h 41m at typical cruising speeds (900 km/h), factoring in prevailing winds and standard 30-minute runway buffers.

Question 3

What is the difference between the Great Circle and Rhumb line route from LAX to NRT?

Accepted Answer

The Great Circle geodesic path is the shortest spherical distance at 8,754 km. In contrast, the Rhumb line covers 9,236 km (+482 km (+5.5%) divergence).

Question 4

What is the initial flight heading from LAX to NRT?

Accepted Answer

The initial true forward bearing when departing from LAX toward NRT is 306° NW.