Dulles to Narita (IAD–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 32 1-stop flights Verified 1w 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 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 15h 20m ACAVAZ 5YGGJL Chicago (ORD) to Narita flights
YUL Montréal 16h 55m ACAVCM AC Montréal (YUL) to Narita flights
BOS Boston 16h 57m AVAZCM JLMH Boston (BOS) to Narita flights
YVR Vancouver 16h 59m UA ACJLMH Vancouver (YVR) to Narita flights
SEA Seattle 16h 59m ASAVAY ASJLMH Seattle (SEA) to Narita flights
EWR Newark 17h 4m AVAZET UA Newark (EWR) to Narita flights
YYZ Toronto 17h 8m ACAVCM AC Toronto (YYZ) to Narita flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 13m AAAZCA 5YCIJL Los Angeles (LAX) to Narita flights
DEN Denver 17h 15m AVAZCM UA Denver (DEN) to Narita flights
SFO San Francisco 17h 25m AZCAET JLMHNH San Francisco (SFO) to Narita flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dulles to Narita
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 6,739 mi 12h 3m nonstop +13h ahead

IAD–NRT had nonstop service from Korean Air, last on the schedule in July 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 6,739 miles in 12h 3m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IAD–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KE Korean Air 1 56% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KE (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,418
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
IAD → NRT
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
NRT → IAD
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+13h
Narita is 13 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 7:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
6,739 mi / 10,844 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 3m 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 to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

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.

IAD–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Narita route.
Route details
Distance6,739 mi / 10,844 km
Flight time12h 3m
Time difference+13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Narita International Airport take about 12h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 6,739 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAD to NRT: Korean Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 12h 3m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Boston Logan.
Narita is 13 hours ahead of Dulles.
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 IAD to NRT

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Narita International Airport (NRT) had nonstop service from Korean Air, last on the schedule in July 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.

IAD to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to NRT is about 12 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,739 miles (10,844 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.