Houston to Narita (HOU–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6,650 mi airlines charter/private
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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
LAX Los Angeles 14h 55m WN 5YCIJL Los Angeles (LAX) to Narita flights
DEN Denver 15h 5m WN UA Denver (DEN) to Narita flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 15h 19m AAASBA 5YAAKZ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Narita flights
SEA Seattle 15h 55m WN ASJLMH Seattle (SEA) to Narita flights
SJC San Jose 16h 40m WN ZG San Jose (SJC) to Narita flights
SAN San Diego 17h 7m WN JLMH San Diego (SAN) to Narita flights
LAS Las Vegas ~16h 5m WN ZG Las Vegas (LAS) to Narita flights
EWR Newark ~18h 6m DL UA Newark (EWR) to Narita flights
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Houston to Narita
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
6,650 mi 11h 50m nonstop +14h ahead

HOU–NRT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
769
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 → NRT
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
NRT → HOU
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Narita from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Narita International Airport.
Metric HOU→NRT IAH→NRT
Distance from HOU 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 18
Flight time 11h 50m 13h 20m
Departure OTP 89%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Narita International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
6,650 mi / 10,701 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 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 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.

HOU–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Narita route.
Route details
Distance6,650 mi / 10,701 km
Flight time11h 50m
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Narita International Airport take about 11h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 6,650 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Narita is 14 hours ahead of Houston.
Nearby alternatives include IAH. 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 NRT

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to NRT is about 11 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,650 miles (10,701 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH).