Tokyo to London (HND–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HND–LHR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways lead the route. The flight covers 5,961 miles in approximately 14h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways Also: IB | 28 | 351, 35K, 788, 789 | 14h10-14h50 | – | Oneworld | IB |
| JL Japan Airlines Also: IB | 21 | 351, 788 | 13h22-14h50 | – | Oneworld | IB |
| NH All Nippon Airways | 7 | 77W | 14h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach London from Tokyo
| Metric | HND→LHR | NRT→LHR |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from HND | – | 37 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | – |
| Flight time | 14h 25m | 14h |
Travel Essentials
HND: JST · LHR: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Tokyo, it's 10:00 AM in London.
Japanese passport holders enter the United Kingdom visa-free for up to 6 months as a Standard Visitor. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay (no 6-month rule, but having at least 6 months validity avoids questions at the border). You cannot work on a Standard Visitor entry, but business meetings, conferences, and academic activities are permitted.
At immigration, the UK uses eGates for Japanese passport holders at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and other major airports. Walk through the eGate with your biometric passport, no queue, no interview. If the eGate kicks you out, a border officer will ask about your travel purpose, length of stay, and accommodation. Have your return ticket and hotel booking accessible. No stamp is given through eGates; entry is recorded electronically.
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to London Heathrow run about 12 hours 30 minutes on British Airways, Japan Airlines, and ANA. The UK uses the British pound (GBP), trading at roughly 150 JPY per GBP 1. The UK left the EU, so Schengen days do not count toward UK stay limits (and vice versa). Oyster cards or contactless payment work on all London transport (Tube, buses, DLR). No mandatory vaccinations. Japan has a Youth Mobility Scheme (working holiday) agreement with the UK for ages 18 to 30, costing GBP 298, valid for 2 years.
Keikyu Line from Shinagawa reaches Haneda in 13 minutes (¥310). Tokyo Monorail from Hamamatsucho takes 15–22 minutes (¥500). Both run frequently from 5am to midnight. Haneda's central location makes it by far the most convenient Tokyo airport.Taxis from central Tokyo cost ¥3,500–5,500 depending on destination and traffic. Limousine buses serve major hotels and stations (¥600–1,100). Ride-shares (GO, S.RIDE) are growing in Japan. The airport is 14km from central Tokyo, significantly closer than Narita.
Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.
Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.
HND–LHR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HND to LHR
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways, Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HND to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HND to LHR is about 14 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,961 miles (9,592 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 147 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Capital, Copenhagen Kastrup and Keflavik. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Narita (NRT).