Newark to Narita (EWR–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA79
UA United
789
12:13 PM
EDT TC
2:53 PM+1
JST
13h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA78
UA United
789
5:15 PM
JST T1
4:50 PM
EDT
12h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Newark to Narita
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 6,717 mi 13h 40m nonstop +13h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

EWR–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 6,717 miles in approximately 13h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 789 13h40 27% 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, EWR 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 EWR to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,448
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
EWR → NRT
27%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
27%
Return
NRT → EWR
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Narita from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Narita International Airport.
Metric EWR→NRT JFK→NRT
Distance from EWR 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 2
Flight time 13h 40m 14h 30m
Departure OTP 27%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Narita International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+13h
Narita is 13 hours ahead of Newark.
EWR: EDT · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 7:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
6,717 mi / 10,810 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 40m.
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 EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

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.

EWR–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Narita route.
Route details
Distance6,717 mi / 10,810 km
Flight time13h 40m
Time difference+13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Narita International Airport take approximately 13h 40m. The route covers 6,717 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from EWR to NRT. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, ANC, MEM, SDF, MCO, KEF, SEA, MXP, MAD, ICN, ZRH, AMS, BOM, DEL, DXB, FRA, TLV, ORD, WAW, BRU, DEN, YYZ, YVR, LAX, IAH, BOS, SFO, YUL, DFW, SAN, YYC, MIA, JFK, SIN, MEX, CAI, IST and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Narita is 13 hours ahead of Newark.
Yes, return flights from NRT to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK. 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 EWR to NRT

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

EWR to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to NRT ranges from 13 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,717 miles (10,810 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK).