GLW
Glasgow
United States
10,666 km
6,628 miles
HND
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
10,666 km
6,628 mi / 5,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
324°
northwest

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GLW HND
Airport Name Glasgow Municipal Airport Tokyo International Airport
IATA Code GLW HND
ICAO Code KGLW RJTT
City Glasgow Tokyo
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 716 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 37.030000, -85.950000 35.550000, 139.780000

Glasgow (GLW) to Tokyo (HND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW) in Glasgow, United States to Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan is 10,666 kilometers (6,628 miles / 5,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:10 in Glasgow, it's 21:10 in Tokyo. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tokyo (HND) to Glasgow (GLW) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Glasgow Municipal Airport (GLW) and Tokyo International Airport (HND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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