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

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UD18
UD Hera Flight
2:25 PM
CDT
3:35 PM+1
JST
11h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UD707
UD Hera Flight
1:50 PM
JST
6:10 PM
CDT
18h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Houston to Tokyo
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 6,684 mi 11h 10m nonstop +14h ahead 106 1-stop hubs

HOU–HND is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hera Flight leads the route. The flight covers 6,684 miles in approximately 11h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 106 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–HND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UD Hera Flight 1 11h10 67%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: UD (1 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, HOU to HND direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to HND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
106
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
865
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.

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 1 2 1
Weekly flights 1 7
Flight time 11h 10m 13h 14m 9h 35m
Departure OTP 67%
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 11h 10m.
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 time11h 10m
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections106 hubs
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 approximately 11h 10m. The route covers 6,684 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Hera Flight.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from HOU to HND. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJT, LAS, SPS, PHX, F05, PVU, PSP, CRP, AZA, TUL, RBD, ONT, SBA, APC, BZN, JVL, PWK, CHA, SDF, AGS, PBI, TEB, PGA, ADS, AUS, ABQ, DAL, HDN, TUS, CMA, SAF, OKC, LGB, AMA, DRO, TRM, MTJ, PSO, PWA, SCF, APA, FLG, HCR, FNL, CLD, EGE, JCI, RIL, COS, VNY, BUR, SNA, SAN, BJC, SLC, MHR, OMA, FAT, MRY, SUN, NUQ, SUS, STS, MEM, OAK, DPA, MSY, JAX, PDX, SEA, CPS, SAV, STL, RIC, CLE, BCT, BFI, MDW, ORL, DEN, PIE, SJC, APF, BNA, GEG, YVR, OPF, FLL, BOS, SFO, ALB, MMU, ORD, MIA, YYZ, IAD, BDL, BGR, EWR, JFK, LAX, IAH, ATL, DFW, TRK and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from Hera Flight. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to HND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to HND ranges from 11 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,684 miles (10,757 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

106 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SJT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).