Cincinnati / Covington to Narita (CVG–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cincinnati / Covington to Narita
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
5 Flights/wk 6,524 mi 11h 40m nonstop +13h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CVG and NRT, connecting options are available through 25 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to NRT.
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One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,307
Candidates
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CVG → NRT
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
Return
NRT → CVG
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays →

Other ways to reach Narita from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Narita International Airport.
Metric CVG→NRT SDF→NRT
Distance from CVG 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 5 1
Flight time 11h 40m 12h 56m
Departure OTP 28%
Airports within 200 miles of CVG with service to Narita International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+13h
Narita is 13 hours ahead of Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 7:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
6,524 mi / 10,498 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 40m to 12h 34m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting from NRT

Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.

Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.

Narita Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.

Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.

CVG–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Narita route.
Route details
Distance6,524 mi / 10,498 km
Flight time11h 40m to 12h 34m
Time difference+13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights5 out / 1 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Narita International Airport take approximately 11h 40m to 12h 34m. The route covers 6,524 miles.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from CVG to NRT. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, SDF, ANC, YYC, YVR, SFO, ICN, LAX, SEA, HNL, BRU, FRA, MCO, MIA, NGO, ORD, YYZ, DFW, EWR, IAH, YUL, BOS, DEN, JFK and MTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Narita is 13 hours ahead of Cincinnati / Covington.
Yes, return flights from NRT to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SDF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CVG to NRT

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CVG to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to NRT ranges from 11 hours 40 minutes to 12 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,524 miles (10,498 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF).