Memphis to Narita (MEM–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 14h 31m AAACAS → 5YGGJL Chicago (ORD) to Narita flights
DEN Denver 15h 31m F9UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Narita flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 17h 5m AAASAY → 5YAAJL Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Narita flights
IAH Houston 17h 7m ACCMNH → NHUAZG Houston (IAH) to Narita flights
EWR Newark 18h 30m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Narita flights
BOS Boston 19h 55m AFDLLXJ → JLMH Boston (BOS) to Narita flights
LAX Los Angeles 28h 12m DLFXVS → 5YCIJL Los Angeles (LAX) to Narita flights
MCO Orlando ~17h 31m EJAWN → Orlando (MCO) to Narita flights
JFK New York ~17h 52m DL → New York (JFK) to Narita flights
MIA Miami ~19h 15m AAEJAQR → Miami (MIA) to Narita flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Memphis to Narita
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
6,568 mi 12h 41m nonstop +14h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MEM and NRT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ORD ~14h 31m DEN ~15h 31m DFW ~17h 5m IAH ~17h 7m MCO ~17h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
672
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MEM → NRT
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
NRT → MEM
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
6,568 mi / 10,570 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 41m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MEM–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Narita route.
Route details
Distance6,568 mi / 10,570 km
Flight time12h 41m
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: NRT
Full nameNarita International Airport
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Narita International Airport take about 12h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 6,568 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Narita is 14 hours ahead of Memphis.
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 MEM to NRT

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MEM to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to NRT is about 12 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,568 miles (10,570 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.