Buffalo to Tokyo (BUF–HND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BUF–HND has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tokyo from Buffalo
| Metric | BUF→HND | YYZ→HND |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BUF | – | 68 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | 7 |
| Flight time | 12h 8m | 13h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
BUF: EDT · HND: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo, it's 7:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
US citizens enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. No pre-registration required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
Complete the Visit Japan Web form online before arrival to speed up immigration and customs processing. Declare cash over JPY 1,000,000. Bringing meat, fruit, or plant products requires declaration; penalties for violations are strict.
Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (13 min, ¥310) and Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (18 min, ¥500) both connect to JR and Tokyo Metro networks. Terminal 3 (international) has direct access to both rail lines.Limousine buses serve Shinjuku, Shibuya, and major hotels (¥1,100, 40–60 min depending on traffic). Taxis to central Tokyo run ¥3,500–5,500. Haneda's proximity to Tokyo means ground transport is faster and cheaper than from Narita in virtually all cases.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid (28–35°C) with a rainy season in June and typhoons possible July through October. Typhoons occasionally divert or cancel flights, but direct hits on Tokyo are less frequent than farther south. Humidity peaks in July and August.
Winters are cold and dry (2–10°C) with occasional light snow. Even minor snowfall disrupts Tokyo's ground operations since the city is not equipped for winter road treatment. Spring (April) is pleasant but windy. Fall (October–November) offers the best flying conditions.
BUF–HND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BUF to HND
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
BUF to HND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BUF to HND is about 12 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,496 miles (10,453 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YYZ).