Why Westbound Flights Take Longer: The Jet Stream, With Examples
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.
Nonstop from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Tokyo Haneda: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
4,858 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.
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.
How early to arrive at Tokyo Haneda (HND) for domestic and international flights: how airline cut-offs, terminals, bus gates and trains affect timing.
Tokyo Haneda HND guide for 2026. Who flies from Terminal 1, its gate layout, how to confirm the terminal for any flight,
About 9h 58m gate to gate for the 7,818 km (4,858 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
ANA and Qantas, with about 5.7 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).