Tokyo to Los Angeles Flights
Flights from Tokyo (TYO) to Los Angeles (LAX) connect Japan and United States. The great-circle distance is approximately 8,753 km, and a typical direct flight takes about 12 hours. Airports commonly used for this city pair include TYO, NRT, HND and LAX. The reverse route is Los Angeles to Tokyo. Use the search tool below to compare live prices and schedules — do not treat any static text on this page as a live fare.
Route facts
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Destination
- Los Angeles, United States
- Distance
- 8,753 km
- Typical duration
- about 12 hours
- Origin codes
- TYO, NRT, HND
- Destination codes
- LAX
- Primary keyword
- flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles
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Route overview
Tokyo to Los Angeles is a city-pair air route between Japan and United States. Travelers use this corridor for leisure, business, and connecting itineraries.
Primary search codes are TYO and LAX. Related codes: TYO, NRT, HND → LAX.
Distance
Approximate flight distance: 8,753 km (great-circle). Actual flown distance can be longer depending on airway routing.
Duration
Typical block time for a direct flight is about 12 hours. Connecting itineraries take longer and depend on layover airports.
Airports
Tokyo airports and metro codes: TYO, NRT, HND.
Los Angeles airports and metro codes: LAX.
Alternative routes
Related searches include the reverse route Los Angeles to Tokyo, other destinations from Tokyo, and other origins into Los Angeles.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles?
Direct flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles typically take about 12 hours, depending on aircraft type, routing, and wind conditions. Connecting itineraries take longer.
What is the distance from Tokyo to Los Angeles?
The great-circle distance between Tokyo and Los Angeles is approximately 8,753 km. Flown distance can be longer depending on airways.
Which airports serve flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles?
Tokyo is commonly searched with code TYO (related: TYO, NRT, HND). Los Angeles is commonly searched with code LAX (related: LAX).
Are there direct flights from Tokyo to Los Angeles?
Direct service availability varies by season and airline. Compare live schedules on Cheap Flights Worldwide for current nonstop and connecting options on this route.
What is the reverse flight route from Los Angeles to Tokyo?
The reverse city pair is Los Angeles to Tokyo. Distance is the same great-circle measure (8,753 km); block time can differ with winds and schedules.
Which countries does the Tokyo to Los Angeles route connect?
This route connects Japan (Tokyo) with United States (Los Angeles).