Denver to Narita (DEN–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA143+1
UA United
789
11:40 AM
MDT
2:30 PM+1
JST
11h 50m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA142+1
UA United
789
8:55 PM
JST T1
4:21 PM
MDT
10h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYC Calgary 13h 57m ACUAWS WS Calgary (YYC) to Narita flights
YVR Vancouver 14h 23m ACCMUA ACJLMH Vancouver (YVR) to Narita flights
SEA Seattle 14h 27m 8CASAY ASJLMH Seattle (SEA) to Narita flights
SJC San Jose 14h 36m ACUAWN VJTZG San Jose (SJC) to Narita flights
SFO San Francisco 14h 39m ACAVF9 JLMHNH San Francisco (SFO) to Narita flights
LAX Los Angeles 14h 50m AAACAF 5YCIJL Los Angeles (LAX) to Narita flights
ORD Chicago 14h 57m AAACAY 5YGGJL Chicago (ORD) to Narita flights
SAN San Diego 15h 6m ACASCM JLMH San Diego (SAN) to Narita flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 16h 4m AAACAV AAJLKZ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Narita flights
IAH Houston 17h 22m 8CACAV NHUAZG Houston (IAH) to Narita flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Denver to Narita
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,774 mi 11h 50m nonstop +15h ahead

DEN–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,774 miles in approximately 11h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 789 11h50 82% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to NRT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,922
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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
DEN → NRT
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
NRT → DEN
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+15h
Narita is 15 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
5,774 mi / 9,292 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 50m gate to gate.
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 to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

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.

DEN–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Narita route.
Route details
Distance5,774 mi / 9,292 km
Flight time11h 50m
Time difference+15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Narita International Airport take about 11h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 5,774 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DEN to NRT: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Calgary, Vancouver and Seattle–Tacoma.
Narita is 15 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from NRT to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DEN to NRT

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DEN to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to NRT is about 11 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,774 miles (9,292 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Vancouver and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.