Tokyo to Sydney (Mascot) (HND–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HND–SYD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. All Nippon Airways, Qantas and Japan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,858 miles in approximately 9h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH All Nippon Airways Also: TK, VA | 14 | 789 | 9h40 | – | Star Alliance | TK, VA |
| QF Qantas Also: AF, AY | 14 | 333 | 9h55-10h05 | – | Oneworld | AF, AY |
| JL Japan Airlines | 7 | 788 | 9h40 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Tokyo
| Metric | HND→SYD | NRT→SYD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from HND | – | 37 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | – |
| Flight time | 9h 40m | 8h 51m |
Travel Essentials
HND: JST · SYD: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Tokyo, it's 7:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Japanese passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA, subclass 601) before traveling to Australia. The ETA is applied for through the Australian ETA app and costs AUD 20. It allows multiple entries over 12 months with stays of up to 3 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Processing is usually instant.
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.
Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
HND–SYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HND to SYD
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from All Nippon Airways, Qantas and Japan Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HND to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HND to SYD is about 9 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,858 miles (7,818 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansai, Shanghai Pudong and Ninoy Aquino. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Narita (NRT).