Distance from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo Haneda International Airport
Great-circle distance, compass bearing and a transit estimate between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
initial heading from London Heathrow Airport
nonstop, airborne
About the London Heathrow Airport–Tokyo Haneda International Airport route
The great-circle (straight-line) distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in United Kingdom to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) in Japan is approximately 9,592 km — that is 5,179 nautical miles or 5,960 statute miles. The initial heading from London Heathrow Airport is about 31° (north-northeast).
A nonstop flight covering this distance is roughly 11h 28m in the air, based on a typical jet cruise speed with an allowance for taxi, climb and descent. Scheduled block times are usually a little longer, and routings bend for winds, airspace and air-traffic flow.
How this is calculated
The distance is the great-circle (orthodromic) distance between the published coordinates of London Heathrow Airport and Tokyo Haneda International Airport — the shortest path over the Earth’s surface. Actual flight paths are longer, following airways, winds and airspace. Transit figures are planning approximations, not schedules.
Frequently asked questions
How far is London Heathrow Airport from Tokyo Haneda International Airport?
The great-circle distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is about 9,592 km (5,179 nautical miles / 5,960 miles).
What direction is Tokyo Haneda International Airport from London Heathrow Airport?
Setting out from London Heathrow Airport, the initial bearing to Tokyo Haneda International Airport is about 31°, which is roughly north-northeast.
How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo Haneda International Airport?
A nonstop flight is approximately 11h 28m airborne at a typical cruise speed. Published block times are usually somewhat longer.