HND to JFK Route Guide
Tokyo, Japan → New York, United States
Quick answer
RJTT (Tokyo, Japan) to KJFK (New York, United States) is a 5,872 NM (10,875 km / 6,757 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 25° (NNE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 12h 44m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
5,872 NM
10,875 km / 6,757 mi
Initial Bearing
25° (NNE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
12h 44m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
19,116 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
35 ft
RJTT
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KJFK
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 5,872 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying HND-JFK 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 HND and JFK?
5,872 nautical miles (10,875 km / 6,757 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to New York?
Approximately 12h 44m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly HND-JFK?
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?
25° true (NNE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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