Track London to Tokyo Flights
Get SMS alerts for the 12-hour flight to Japan.
Track This RouteOutbound
11.5-12 hours
Return
12-13 hours
Daily Flights
5+
Airlines
3
Timezone note
Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London. Evening departures land late afternoon Tokyo time.
About this route
London to Tokyo flights
London to Tokyo is served by direct flights to both Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT) airports.
Airport choice matters: - Haneda (HND): Closer to central Tokyo (30 minutes), more convenient - Narita (NRT): 60-90 minutes from central Tokyo, but more flight options
British Airways, Japan Airlines (JAL), and All Nippon Airways (ANA) operate direct services.
Typical schedule: Depart London 6-9pm, land Tokyo 2-5pm next day local time. That's 5-8am UK time.
Japan is 9 hours ahead. The overnight flight means you're tracking across two calendar days.
Both Tokyo airports are efficient. From landing to exit is typically 30-40 minutes including immigration.
How it works
Track London to Tokyo.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How long is London to Tokyo?
About 11.5-12 hours to either Haneda or Narita.
Which Tokyo airport is better?
Haneda is closer to central Tokyo (30 minutes vs 60-90 for Narita).
What time do flights land in Tokyo?
Evening UK departures land 2-5pm Tokyo time next day.
Know when they land in Tokyo
Avoid waiting at arrivals. Get a text the moment their London to Tokyo flight touches down.
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