Distance From Narita International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, NRT - LHR Distance

The distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 5960 miles or 9592 kilometers or 5176 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Narita ( Japan ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Narita and London takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Narita International Airport, Narita, Japan to London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom is 13 hours 42 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • NRT - LHR

Kilometers		9592 km
Statute Miles		5960 miles
Nautical Miles		5176 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

Narita International Airport to London Heathrow Airport Flight Route Map - NRT to LHR Flight Path

Location of Narita International Airport & London Heathrow Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Narita to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Narita, Japan and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Narita, Japan and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NRT - LHR

Time difference between Narita (Japan) and London (United Kingdom) is 9 Hours.
London time is 9 Hours behind Narita.

Location	Local Time
Narita (Japan)	2025-12-16, 06:29:29 JST
London (United Kingdom)	2025-12-15, 21:29:29 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Narita International Airport (NRT / RJAA) Narita, Japan

Destination

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom