HND
Tokyo
Japan
8,996 km
5,590 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
8,996 km
5,590 mi / 4,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HND VEL
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code HND VEL
ICAO Code RJTT KVEL
City Tokyo Vernal
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Denver
Elevation 35 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 40.440000, -109.510000

Tokyo (HND) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 8,996 kilometers (5,590 miles / 4,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 01:23 in Tokyo, it's 09:23 in Vernal. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,239 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional Airport sits higher than Tokyo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vernal (VEL) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 310° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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