Toronto to Narita (YYZ–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YYZ Airport Page →
6,400 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 29m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC9+1
AC Air Canada
789
1:43 PM
EDT TT1
3:34 PM+1
JST
12h 51m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC10+1
AC Air Canada
789
5:15 PM
JST T1
4:10 PM
EDT
11h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NH6812cs
NH All Nippon
789
5:25 PM
JST T1
4:30 PM
EDT
12h 5m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 38m 3SAAAC 5YGGJL Chicago (ORD) to Narita flights
YVR Vancouver 15h 49m ACAFAV ACJLMH Vancouver (YVR) to Narita flights
YUL Montréal 15h 51m ACADASP AC Montréal (YUL) to Narita flights
YYC Calgary 16h 11m ACAFAM WS Calgary (YYC) to Narita flights
DEN Denver 16h 45m ACOSSN UA Denver (DEN) to Narita flights
EWR Newark 16h 45m ACUA UA Newark (EWR) to Narita flights
BOS Boston 16h 55m ACAZEJA JLMH Boston (BOS) to Narita flights
SFO San Francisco 17h 30m ACASPEJA JLMHNH San Francisco (SFO) to Narita flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 17h 32m AAACAS AAJLKZ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Narita flights
ICN Seoul 17h 32m 5YACKE 7CBXET Seoul (ICN) to Narita flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Toronto to Narita
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6,400 mi 12h 51m nonstop +13h ahead

YYZ–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 6,400 miles in approximately 12h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYZ–NRT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 789 12h51 50% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYZ to NRT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to NRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,792
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
YYZ → NRT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
NRT → YYZ
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYZ delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+13h
Narita is 13 hours ahead of Toronto.
YYZ: EDT · NRT: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 7:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
Distance & Flight Time
6,400 mi / 10,299 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 51m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. Passport must be valid for the expected duration of stay. No advance authorization is required. Overstaying is a criminal offence that carries fines, deportation, and potential re-entry bans.

Getting to YYZ

The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.

Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.

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.

YYZ–NRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Narita route.
Route details
Distance6,400 mi / 10,299 km
Flight time12h 51m
Time difference+13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYZ
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 m
Destination: NRT
IATA / ICAONRT / RJAA
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr40.8M
Elevation141 ft / 43 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYZ to NRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Narita International Airport take about 12h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 6,400 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YYZ to NRT: Air Canada.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Vancouver and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
Narita is 13 hours ahead of Toronto.
Yes, return flights from NRT to YYZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YYZ to NRT

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYZ to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYZ to NRT is about 12 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,400 miles (10,299 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Vancouver and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.