Houston to Tokyo (HOU–HND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6,684 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 6d ago
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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 8 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 15h 47m AAASBA AAJLMH Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tokyo flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 59m WN AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo flights
SEA Seattle 16h 46m WN DLNHTG Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo flights
ATL Atlanta 18h 12m AFAMDL DLVN Atlanta (ATL) to Tokyo flights
MSP Minneapolis 28h 10m SY DLVN Minneapolis (MSP) to Tokyo flights
ORD Chicago ~17h 33m JLMHNH Chicago (ORD) to Tokyo flights
MIA Miami ~18h 5m WN Miami (MIA) to Tokyo flights
IAH Houston ~19h 12m AAB6 NH Houston (IAH) to Tokyo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Tokyo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 6,684 mi 10h 50m nonstop +14h ahead

HOU–HND had nonstop service from Hera Flight, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 6,684 miles in 10h 50m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop HOU–HND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UD Hera Flight 0 76%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: UD (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to HND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
799
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
HOU → HND
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
HND → HOU
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Tokyo from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Tokyo Haneda International Airport.
Metric HOU→HND IAH→HND CLL→HND
Distance from HOU 24 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 7
Flight time 10h 50m 13h 50m 9h 35m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Tokyo Haneda International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+14h
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · HND: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
Distance & Flight Time
6,684 mi / 10,757 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 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 from HND

Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (13 min, ¥310) and Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (18 min, ¥500) both connect to JR and Tokyo Metro networks. Terminal 3 (international) has direct access to both rail lines.Limousine buses serve Shinjuku, Shibuya, and major hotels (¥1,100, 40–60 min depending on traffic). Taxis to central Tokyo run ¥3,500–5,500. Haneda's proximity to Tokyo means ground transport is faster and cheaper than from Narita in virtually all cases.

Tokyo Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid (28–35°C) with a rainy season in June and typhoons possible July through October. Typhoons occasionally divert or cancel flights, but direct hits on Tokyo are less frequent than farther south. Humidity peaks in July and August.

Winters are cold and dry (2–10°C) with occasional light snow. Even minor snowfall disrupts Tokyo's ground operations since the city is not equipped for winter road treatment. Spring (April) is pleasant but windy. Fall (October–November) offers the best flying conditions.

HOU–HND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Tokyo route.
Route details
Distance6,684 mi / 10,757 km
Flight time10h 50m
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: HND
IATA / ICAOHND / RJTT
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr85.9M
Elevation35 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to HND flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Tokyo Haneda International Airport take about 10h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 6,684 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from HOU to HND: Hera Flight. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 10h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Seattle–Tacoma.
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from HND to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, CLL and AUS. 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 HOU to HND

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) had nonstop service from Hera Flight, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

HOU to HND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to HND is about 10 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,684 miles (10,757 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).