JFK to NRT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is 10,830 km (6,729 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 14h, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (NRT to JFK).
How far is it from New York to Narita?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Narita International Airport (NRT) is 10,830 km (6,729 mi, 5,848 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from JFK to NRT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 14h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NRT is roughly northwest of JFK.
How is the JFK to NRT route written in code?
The pair is written JFK-NRT in IATA codes and KJFK-RJAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK), Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA).
| JFK | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Narita International Airport |
| ICAO code | KJFK | RJAA |
| Country | United States | Japan |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 141 ft |
| Rank by connections | #9 | #34 |
KJFK starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; RJAA starts with R, the prefix for East Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NRT sits 128 ft (39 m) higher than JFK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JFK to NRT
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| JL | Japan Airlines | JAL | Japanair | Active |
| NH | All Nippon Airways | ANA | All Nippon | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is New York from Narita?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are 10,830 km (6,729 mi, 5,848 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JFK to NRT?
A typical nonstop flight between JFK and NRT takes about 14h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NRT from JFK?
Narita International Airport (NRT) lies roughly northwest of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines fly JFK to NRT?
4 airlines appear on the JFK-NRT route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines.
Related routes
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