Flights Duesseldorf → Tokyo
DUS → NRT
How long is the flight from Duesseldorf to Tokyo?
The flight from Duesseldorf (DUS) to Tokyo (NRT) takes about 12h 5m. 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 operates from Düsseldorf, where the airport opened in 2000, to Tokyo, with its bustling Haneda Airport, which has been operational since 1978 and currently serves over 15 million passengers annually. The journey is conducted using a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, offering modern comfort for travelers between these two major cities.
The Duesseldorf (DUS) → Tokyo (NRT) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.8/100 (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 Duesseldorf the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Tokyo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Duesseldorf (DUS) to Tokyo (NRT) heads north-east for about 9,331 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 5m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Duesseldorf the average ATFM delay is 2.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating DUS-NRT
Frequently asked questions about DUS-NRT
The flight from Duesseldorf (DUS) to Tokyo (NRT) takes about 12h 5m. 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: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Duesseldorf-Tokyo route is about 9,331 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.
