Distance from London to Tokyo
9,559 km (5,939 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
9,559 km
Kilometers
5,939 miles
Miles
~11h 45m
Est. Flight
9h
Time Difference
London
UKTokyo
JapanLondon and Tokyo sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 11h 45m by commercial jet.
London is known for Big Ben and Tower of London, while Tokyo is famous for Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo Tower.
In terms of city area, Tokyo is 1.4x larger than London. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare London and Tokyo side by side
Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is London from Tokyo?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from London to Tokyo is 9,559 km (5,939 miles).
How long is the flight from London to Tokyo?
A direct flight would take approximately 11h 45m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is London bigger than Tokyo?
Tokyo is larger at 2,194 km², compared to 1,572 km².