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

MEM Airport Page →
6,568 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
No nonstop service between MEM and NRT. Nearest airports to MEM with scheduled service: Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR, 66 mi) · McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL, 71 mi) · Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP, 87 mi)
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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
ORD Chicago 15h 28m AAACAS → 5YGGJL Chicago (ORD) to Narita flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 15h 52m AAASAY → 5YAAKZ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Narita flights
DEN Denver 15h 54m F9UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Narita flights
IAH Houston 16h 9m ACCMNH → UAZG Houston (IAH) to Narita flights
BOS Boston 18h 19m AFDLKE → JLMH Boston (BOS) to Narita flights
EWR Newark 20h 49m ACFXUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Narita flights
LAX Los Angeles 29h 19m DLFXVS → 5YCIJL Los Angeles (LAX) to Narita flights
MCO Orlando ~16h 52m F9WN → ZG Orlando (MCO) to Narita flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Memphis to Narita
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
6,568 mi 12h 37m 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
8
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
ORD ~15h 28m DFW ~15h 52m DEN ~15h 54m IAH ~16h 9m MCO ~16h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
563
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
NRT → MEM
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
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 37m 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 37m
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 37m 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, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NRT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 37 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, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.