Houston to Tokyo Flight Time & Schedules

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What Is the Flight Duration from Houston to Tokyo?

A nonstop flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tokyo takes approximately 13 hours 20 minutes to 14 hours 10 minutes.

Connecting journeys usually take around 16 to 24 hours or more. The complete travel time depends on the departure airport, Tokyo arrival airport, airline and connection.

What Is the Average Flight Time from Houston to Tokyo?

The usual nonstop journey from Houston to Tokyo lasts approximately 13 hours 50 minutes to 14 hours. Weather, air traffic, wind conditions and the flight path can affect the scheduled duration.

Scheduled journey times include taxiing at both airports, so the actual time spent in the air may be slightly shorter.

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers nonstop flights to both of Tokyo’s main airports.

Flights to Haneda Airport generally take approximately 13 hours 50 minutes to 14 hours 5 minutes. Nonstop services to Narita International Airport usually take around 13 hours 20 minutes to 14 hours 10 minutes.

There are no nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Tokyo. Passengers must make at least one connection, commonly through Dallas Fort Worth, Denver or Los Angeles.

Some of the faster itineraries take approximately 16 hours, while longer journeys can exceed 24 hours.

Houston to Tokyo Flight Time by Airport

Departure Airport	Arrival Airport	Route Code	Estimated Journey Time
George Bush Intercontinental Airport	Haneda Airport	IAH–HND	Approximately 13 hrs 50 mins–14 hrs 5 mins nonstop
George Bush Intercontinental Airport	Narita International Airport	IAH–NRT	Approximately 13 hrs 20 mins–14 hrs 10 mins nonstop
William P. Hobby Airport	Either Tokyo airport	HOU–HND/NRT	Approximately 16–24+ hrs with one connection

Which Airlines Operate Nonstop Flights from Houston to Tokyo?

All Nippon Airways

United Airlines

Do Houston and Tokyo Have a Time Difference?

Tokyo is either 14 or 15 hours ahead of Houston, depending on the time of year.

Houston changes between Central Standard Time and Central Daylight Time. Tokyo remains on Japan Standard Time throughout the year and does not observe daylight saving time.

When Houston follows daylight saving time, Tokyo is 14 hours ahead. During Houston’s standard-time period, Tokyo is 15 hours ahead.

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