London to Tokyo distance
The flight distance from London to Tokyo is 9,559 km (5,940 miles), about 12 h 27 min in the air.
- Kilometres
- 9,559 km
- Miles
- 5,940 mi
- Nautical miles
- 5,161 nmi
- Flight time (est.)
- 12 h 27 min
- Initial heading
- 32° NNE
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About this route
9,559 km is the great-circle distance, the shortest path over Earth's surface between the two city centres. On a long route like this the shortest path bends noticeably toward the pole on a flat map, which is why flights from London to Tokyo can pass over places that look out of the way.
The distance is the same in both directions.
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Tokyo?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from London to Tokyo is about 9,559 km, or 5,940 miles (5,161 nautical miles).
How long is a flight from London to Tokyo?
A non-stop flight takes roughly 12 h 27 min based on a typical 800 km/h cruise speed plus take-off and landing. Actual scheduled times vary with wind and routing; westbound flights across the Atlantic or Pacific are usually slower because of the jet stream.
Which direction is Tokyo from London?
Leaving London, the shortest route starts on a heading of about 32° (NNE).