Narita to Louisville (NRT–SDF) — 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
DEN Denver 14h 8m UA ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Louisville flights
ORD Chicago 14h 17m JLMHNH AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 15h 5m AAJL AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Louisville flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 11m 5YJLKD MX Los Angeles (LAX) to Louisville flights
SFO San Francisco 15h 24m JLMHNH MX San Francisco (SFO) to Louisville flights
IAH Houston 16h 1m NHUAZG CMM6UA Houston (IAH) to Louisville flights
EWR Newark 16h 5m NHUA ACEJAUA Newark (EWR) to Louisville flights
BOS Boston 30h 40m JLMH AADL Boston (BOS) to Louisville flights
PHX Phoenix ~15h 23m WN Phoenix (PHX) to Louisville flights
SAN San Diego ~15h 42m JLMH AA San Diego (SAN) to Louisville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Narita to Louisville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-13h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NRT to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
620
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
NRT → SDF
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
SDF → NRT
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays →

Other ways to reach Louisville from Narita

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric NRT→SDF HND→SDF
Distance from NRT 37 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 2
Airports within 200 miles of NRT with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-13h
Louisville is 13 hours behind Narita.
NRT: JST · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Narita, it's 5:00 AM in Louisville.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years, and allows multiple entries. You cannot extend a VWP stay or change immigration status. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Tokyo ($185 application fee).

ESTA asks for passport details, employment information, and security questions. Approval is usually instant but can take up to 72 hours. At US immigration, CBP officers may ask about your trip purpose, length of stay, and accommodation. Global Entry ($100, valid 5 years) gives you automated kiosks at major airports, skipping the main immigration line. Apply at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov and interview at the US Embassy Tokyo or at a US airport on arrival.

Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to major US cities run 8 to 13 hours depending on the destination. ANA, JAL, United, Delta, American, Hawaiian Airlines, and Zipair operate dozens of daily frequencies. Los Angeles is about 10 hours, New York about 13 hours. The US uses the US dollar, trading at roughly 0.0065 USD per JPY. No vaccination requirements. Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app is an alternative to Global Entry for faster processing at 30+ US airports, free to use.

Getting to NRT

The Narita Express (N'EX) runs from Tokyo Station to Narita Airport in 60 minutes, with stops at Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Yokohama (¥3,070 one-way from Tokyo; discounted round-trip tickets available). Keisei Skyliner from Ueno takes 41 minutes to Terminal 1 (¥2,570); the faster option from east-side Tokyo. Keisei Limited Express is slower (80 min) but cheaper at ¥1,290.Limousine buses depart from major Tokyo hotels and stations for ¥3,200 and take 75–105 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are extremely expensive (¥20,000–30,000+); avoid unless cost is no concern. The airport is 60 km from central Tokyo.

NRT–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Narita to Louisville route.
Route details
Time difference-13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m
Destination: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NRT to SDF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
Louisville is 13 hours behind Narita.
Yes, return flights from SDF to NRT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HND. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tokyo (HND).