Flights Amsterdam → Tokyo
AMS → NRT
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Tokyo?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Tokyo (NRT) takes about 12h 4m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Amsterdam to Tokyo, operating with a mix of Boeing 747 and Boeing 777 aircraft. The destination airport in Tokyo, which opened in 1978, serves over 15 million passengers annually.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Tokyo (NRT) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Tokyo the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Tokyo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Tokyo (NRT) heads north-east for about 9,318 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 4m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Tokyo it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating AMS-NRT
Airports
Frequently asked questions about AMS-NRT
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Tokyo (NRT) takes about 12h 4m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Tokyo route is about 9,318 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
