NRT to ORD Route Guide
Tokyo, Japan → Chicago, United States
Quick answer
RJAA (Tokyo, Japan) to KORD (Chicago, United States) is a 5,440 NM (10,075 km / 6,260 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 34° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 11h 50m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
5,440 NM
10,075 km / 6,260 mi
Initial Bearing
34° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
11h 50m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
17,820 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
141 ft
RJAA
Arrival Elevation
672 ft
KORD
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 5,440 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying NRT-ORD should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between NRT and ORD?
5,440 nautical miles (10,075 km / 6,260 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Chicago?
Approximately 11h 50m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly NRT-ORD?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
34° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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