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
11:25 AM
MDT
2:45 PM+1
JST
12h 20m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA142+1
UA United
789
4:30 PM
JST T1
12:05 PM
MDT
10h 35m
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
YVR Vancouver 13h 50m ACCMUA ACJLMH Vancouver (YVR) to Narita flights
YYC Calgary 13h 57m ACUAWS WS Calgary (YYC) to Narita flights
SFO San Francisco 14h 9m ACAVDL JLMHNH San Francisco (SFO) to Narita flights
LAX Los Angeles 14h 33m AAACAF 5YCIJL Los Angeles (LAX) to Narita flights
SEA Seattle 14h 33m 8CAFAS ASJLMH Seattle (SEA) to Narita flights
SAN San Diego 14h 35m ACASCM JLMH San Diego (SAN) to Narita flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 16h 20m AAACAV AAKZMH Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Narita flights
ORD Chicago 16h 21m AAACAY 5YGGJL Chicago (ORD) to Narita flights
IAH Houston 17h 9m 8CACAV UAZG Houston (IAH) to Narita flights
BOS Boston 18h 35m AZB6DL JLMH Boston (BOS) to Narita flights
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Denver to Narita
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,774 mi 12h 20m 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 12h 20m. 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 12h20 59% 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
21
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,835
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
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Return
NRT → DEN
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
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 12h 20m 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 time12h 20m
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 12h 20m 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 Vancouver, Calgary and San Francisco.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NRT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 12 hours 20 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 Vancouver, Calgary and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.