Flights London → Tokyo
LHR → NRT
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Tokyo, operating with aircraft such as the Boeing 777 and Airbus A340 variants. The destination airport in Tokyo opened in 1978 and currently serves over 15 million passengers annually.
The London (LHR) → Tokyo (NRT) route is operated by British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Tokyo the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Tokyo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Tokyo (NRT) heads north-east for about 9,591 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 25m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Tokyo it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating LHR-NRT
Frequently asked questions about LHR-NRT
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: British Airways.
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The London-Tokyo route is about 9,591 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
