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Flights between Tokyo (NRT) and Sydney (SYD)

Narita International Airport, JapanSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Australia

A direct route between Tokyo and Sydney appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Japan Airlines (JL)Qantas (QF)
Distance
7,832 km
4,867 miles
Est. flight time
10h 17m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~2h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Japan

Jan
10°
15/5
50mm
Feb
10°
15/5
60mm
Mar
13°
18/8
110mm
Apr
18°
23/13
130mm
May
23°
28/18
130mm
Jun
26°
31/21
170mm
Jul
30°
35/25
150mm
Aug
31°
36/26
170mm
Sep
27°
32/22
220mm
Oct
22°
27/17
200mm
Nov
17°
22/12
95mm
Dec
12°
17/7
50mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Australia

Jan
29°
34/24
80mm
Feb
29°
34/24
70mm
Mar
27°
32/22
60mm
Apr
24°
29/19
50mm
May
21°
26/16
70mm
Jun
18°
23/13
80mm
Jul
17°
22/12
90mm
Aug
19°
24/14
90mm
Sep
22°
27/17
70mm
Oct
25°
30/20
75mm
Nov
27°
32/22
80mm
Dec
28°
33/23
90mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Japan: Normal precautions (UK FCDO)Australia: Normal precautions (UK FCDO)

Common questions

How far is Tokyo from Sydney?

Tokyo (NRT) and Sydney (SYD) are around 7,832 km (4,867 miles) apart — an estimated 10h 17m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the NRT–SYD route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Japan Airlines, Qantas. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Sydney?

Time difference ~ 2 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Australia?

Across Australia, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 29°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Japan and Australia?

The UK FCDO currently rates Japan as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Australia as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.