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 15 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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
ATL Atlanta 16h 29m AFAMDL DLVN Atlanta (ATL) to Tokyo flights
ORD Chicago 16h 44m AAACAS JLMHNH Chicago (ORD) to Tokyo flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 16h 47m AAASAY AAJLMH Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tokyo flights
SEA Seattle 16h 50m ASAYQR DLNHTG Seattle (SEA) to Tokyo flights
IAH Houston 16h 57m ACCMEK NH Houston (IAH) to Tokyo flights
IAD Dulles 17h 23m ACAZCM NHSISSQ Dulles (IAD) to Tokyo flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 37m AFAMDL AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Tokyo flights
SFO San Francisco 18h 40m NZUAVA JLMHNH San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo flights
JFK New York 18h 48m AFATB6 AAJLLA New York (JFK) to Tokyo flights
MSP Minneapolis 27h 11m DLSYVS DLVN Minneapolis (MSP) to Tokyo flights
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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.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to HND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
866
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
MSY → HND
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
HND → MSY
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
47%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →

Other ways to reach Tokyo from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Tokyo Haneda International Airport.
Metric MSY→HND BTR→HND MOB→HND
Distance from MSY 65 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 12h 17m 11h 19m 11h 49m
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Tokyo Haneda International Airport.

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.

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.

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
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: HND
IATA / ICAOHND / RJTT
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr85.9M
Elevation35 ft / 11 m

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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
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 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR) and Mobile (MOB).