Nonstop from John F. Kennedy International to Tokyo Haneda: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
6,757 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Terminal 1, nicknamed the "Big Bird", opened in 1993, replacing the smaller 1970 terminal complex, which was located where the current Terminal 3 stands. It is exclusively used for domestic flights within Japan and is served by Japan Airlines, Skymark Airlines, and StarFlyer's routes.
From Wikipedia, retrieved 2026-10-28. Terminal assignments change: check with your airline and the airport's website.
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Westbound flights take longer because they fly into the jet stream's headwinds. See how it works, real route times, and when the gap is biggest.
Tokyo Haneda (HND) to downtown Tokyo by Keikyu, monorail, limousine bus, taxi or app ride: which to pick, when, and what to check before you land.
About 13h 37m gate to gate for the 10,875 km (6,757 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
American Airlines, ANA and Japan Airlines, with about 5.7 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).