HND
Tokyo
Japan
8,430 km
5,238 miles
MER
Atwater
United States
Distance
8,430 km
5,238 mi / 4,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HND MER
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Castle Airport
IATA Code HND MER
ICAO Code RJTT KMER
City Tokyo Atwater
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 35 ft 190 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 37.400000, -120.600000

Tokyo (HND) to Atwater (MER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States is 8,430 kilometers (5,238 miles / 4,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:42 in Tokyo, it's 01:42 in Atwater. With a 17-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 Atwater (MER) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 304° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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