Flights Minneapolis → Tokyo
MSP → NRT
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Tokyo?
The flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Tokyo (NRT) takes about 12h 22m. 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 from Minneapolis to Tokyo is operated using modern aircraft such as the Airbus A330-200 and Boeing 777, offering reliable travel options for passengers. The destination airport in Tokyo opened in 1978 and currently serves over 15 million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major international hub.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Minneapolis (MSP) → Tokyo (NRT) route is operated by Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.9/100 (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 Minneapolis the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes.
Heading to Tokyo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Tokyo (NRT) heads north-west for about 9,553 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 22m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Minneapolis the average ATFM delay is 5.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 85% | 1 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating MSP-NRT
Airports
Frequently asked questions about MSP-NRT
The flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Tokyo (NRT) takes about 12h 22m. 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: Delta Air Lines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
