Flight time from Chicago to Tokyo
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Tokyo (HND) takes about 13 h 10 min. Flying back from Tokyo to Chicago takes about 12 h 5 min. The two airports are 6,291 miles (10,124 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| ORD → HND | 13h 10m | Chicago → 1:10 PM the next day |
| HND → ORD | 12h 05m | Tokyo → 6:05 AM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Chicago right now. Allow for it when you plan: the clock at your destination may show a very different time from the hours you spent in the air. See the time now in Chicago and Tokyo, or compare them in the time zone converter.
The Tokyo to Chicago flight is usually quicker than Chicago to Tokyo. High-altitude winds, led by the jet stream, mostly blow from west to east, so planes heading east ride a tailwind and planes heading west fight a headwind. On busy routes the difference shows up in airline timetables every day.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Chicago to Tokyo?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Tokyo (HND) takes about 13 h 10 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 12 h 5 min.
How far is Tokyo from Chicago?
6,291 miles (10,124 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between ORD and HND airports.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Chicago right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
If I leave Chicago at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in Tokyo?
Leaving Chicago at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in Tokyo at about 1:10 PM the next day local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.