Flight Time Calculator: Distance Between Cities
Enter two cities to see the distance between them and an estimated flight time, nonstop and with one connection. For example, New York to Tokyo is 10,875 km (6,758 mi), about 14 h 10 min nonstop. The formula gives an estimate; your ticket has the exact time.
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Flight time and distance calculator
Nonstop, estimate≈ 14 h 10 min
Great-circle distance: 10,875 km (6,758 mi)
With one connection: from ≈ 16 h 10 min
Nonstop flights: no data, check the airport timetable
Calculated in your browser from coordinates built into the page. Nothing you type is sent anywhere. Times are estimates, not a schedule. Check your ticket or the airport timetable for the exact time.
Flight times for popular routes
| Route | Distance | Nonstop estimate |
|---|---|---|
| New York — Los Angeles | 3,974 km / 2,469 mi | ≈ 5 h 40 min |
| New York — London | 5,540 km / 3,442 mi | ≈ 7 h 35 min |
| New York — Paris | 5,834 km / 3,625 mi | ≈ 7 h 55 min |
| New York — Tokyo | 10,875 km / 6,758 mi | ≈ 14 h 10 min |
| New York — Dubai | 11,002 km / 6,836 mi | ≈ 14 h 20 min |
| Chicago — London | 6,344 km / 3,942 mi | ≈ 8 h 35 min |
| Los Angeles — Honolulu | 4,108 km / 2,553 mi | ≈ 5 h 50 min |
| Los Angeles — Tokyo | 8,812 km / 5,476 mi | ≈ 11 h 40 min |
| Los Angeles — Seoul | 9,625 km / 5,981 mi | ≈ 12 h 40 min |
| San Francisco — Singapore | 13,582 km / 8,439 mi | ≈ 17 h 30 min |
| Los Angeles — Bangkok | 13,292 km / 8,259 mi | ≈ 17 h 10 min |
| Los Angeles — Bali (Denpasar) | 13,885 km / 8,628 mi | ≈ 17 h 55 min |
| Seattle — Hong Kong | 10,442 km / 6,488 mi | ≈ 13 h 40 min |
| New York — Delhi | 11,755 km / 7,304 mi | ≈ 15 h 15 min |
| Miami — Cancun | 855 km / 531 mi | ≈ 1 h 50 min |
| London — Dubai | 5,498 km / 3,417 mi | ≈ 7 h 35 min |
Distances are airport to airport. The estimate assumes a nonstop flight; schedules vary by airline and season. Tap a route to Asia for airlines and connections from the US.
How to use it
- Enter the departure city: a name or an airport code.
- Enter the destination and pick it from the suggestions.
- Read the result: distance and time nonstop and with a connection. It updates as you type.
- If there is a route page, open it for airlines and schedules.
FAQ
How is flight time calculated?
We take the great-circle distance between airports, add 5% for airways, divide by 850 km/h (528 mph) and add 45 minutes for taxi, takeoff and landing.
How accurate is the estimate?
We checked it against scheduled nonstop flights from Moscow: most long-haul routes are within 10%. Detours and strong winds can make real flights longer.
Why do eastbound and westbound flights take different times?
Jet streams blow west to east, so eastbound flights are often faster. Our estimate is the same both ways.
What is great-circle distance?
The shortest distance between two points on the surface of the Earth. Planes follow airways, so the real path is a bit longer.
How long does a connection add?
At least 2 hours in our estimate. Real layovers depend on the airline schedule and are often longer.
Is what I type sent anywhere?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser from coordinates built into the page.
How we calculate
- Distance is the great-circle distance, the shortest line over the Earth's surface, between each city's main airports. Airport coordinates come from OurAirports (public domain).
- Time = 1,05 × distance / 850 km/h + 45 min. The 1.05 factor accounts for airways being longer than a straight line; 850 km/h (528 mph) is a typical airliner ground speed; 45 minutes covers taxi, takeoff, climb and approach. For a connection we add 2 hours, which is a minimum; real layovers are often longer.
- Check. We compared the estimate with scheduled nonstop flights from Moscow: 10 of 12 are within 10%. Short flights south (to Georgia) detour around closed airspace and take 20–25% longer than the estimate.
| Flight | Scheduled | Estimate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow (SVO) — Bali (Denpasar) (DPS) | 12 h 25 min | ≈ 13 h 10 min | +6 % |
| Moscow (SVO) — Nha Trang (Cam Ranh) (CXR) | 10 h 10 min | ≈ 10 h 20 min | +2 % |
| Moscow (SVO) — Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) | 9 h 55 min | ≈ 10 h 20 min | +4 % |
| Moscow (SVO) — Bangkok (BKK) | 9 h 20 min | ≈ 9 h 30 min | +2 % |
| Moscow (SVO) — Phuket (HKT) | 9 h 20 min | ≈ 10 h | +7 % |
| Moscow (SVO) — Hanoi (HAN) | 8 h 50 min | ≈ 9 h 5 min | +3 % |
| Moscow (SVO) — Colombo (CMB) | 8 h 30 min | ≈ 8 h 50 min | +4 % |
| Moscow (SVO) — Dubai (DXB) | 5 h 35 min | ≈ 5 h 20 min | −4 % |
| Moscow (SVO) — Abu Dhabi (AUH) | 5 h 30 min | ≈ 5 h 25 min | −2 % |
| Moscow (VKO) — Batumi (BUS) | 3 h 40 min | ≈ 2 h 45 min | −25 % |
| Moscow (VKO) — Kutaisi (KUT) | 3 h 35 min | ≈ 2 h 40 min | −26 % |
| Moscow (VKO) — Tbilisi (TBS) | 2 h 50 min | ≈ 2 h 50 min | +0 % |
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Airport coordinates: OurAirports, public domain.