New Orleans to Tokyo (MSY–HND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6,862 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 15h 51m AAASAY → AAJLMH Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tokyo flights
LAX Los Angeles 16h 29m AFAMDL → AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo flights
ATL Atlanta 16h 47m AFAMDL → DLVN Atlanta (ATL) to Tokyo flights
ORD Chicago 17h 2m AAACAS → JLMHNH Chicago (ORD) to Tokyo flights
SFO San Francisco 17h 2m NZUAVA → JLMHNH San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo flights
IAD Dulles 17h 19m ACAZCM → NHSQTG Dulles (IAD) to Tokyo flights
IAH Houston 18h 26m ACCMEK → NH Houston (IAH) to Tokyo flights
JFK New York 19h 16m AFATB6 → AABAJL New York (JFK) to Tokyo flights
EWR Newark 27h 24m ACOSTP → UA Newark (EWR) to Tokyo flights
LHR London 28h 45m AYBAEI → BAIBJL London (LHR) to Tokyo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Tokyo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
6,862 mi 12h 17m nonstop +14h ahead

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

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All flights from Tokyo (HND) Tokyo to New Orleans flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to HND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
DFW ~15h 51m LAX ~16h 29m ATL ~16h 47m ORD ~17h 2m SFO ~17h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
887
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
MSY → HND
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
HND → MSY
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tokyo from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Tokyo Haneda International Airport.
Metric MSY→HND BTR→HND LFT→HND
Distance from MSY – 65 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 12h 17m 11h 19m 3h 34m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Baton Rouge (BTR) to Tokyo flights · Lafayette (LFT) to Tokyo flights · Mobile (MOB) to Tokyo flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Tokyo Haneda International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+14h
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · HND: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
Distance & Flight Time
6,862 mi / 11,043 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 17m 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 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MSY–HND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Tokyo route.
Route details
Distance6,862 mi / 11,043 km
Flight time12h 17m
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: HND
Full nameTokyo Haneda International Airport
IATA / ICAOHND / RJTT
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr85.9M
Elevation35 ft / 11 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to HND flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tokyo Haneda International Airport take about 12h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 6,862 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HND 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.
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from HND to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTR, LFT and MOB. 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 MSY to HND

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSY to HND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to HND is about 12 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,862 miles (11,043 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR), Lafayette (LFT) and Mobile (MOB).