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Toronto to Tokyo distance: YYZ to HND

Distances calculated on the WGS-84 model of the Earth

The great-circle distance from Toronto (YYZ) to Tokyo (HND) is 6,444 miles (10,370 km). A nonstop flight would take about 13h in the air. The distance is the same in both directions, so Tokyo to Toronto is also 6,444 miles.

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At a glance

FromToronto Pearson International Airport, Canada
ToTokyo Haneda International Airport, Japan
Distance6,444 miles, 10,370 km, or 5,599 nautical miles
Return trip12,887 miles (20,740 km)
Estimated flying timeAbout 13h nonstop, each way

The shortest path crosses the Arctic Circle, reaching about 68°N, which is why flights on this route head so far north. Flying times are estimates for a nonstop flight; schedules vary by airline and direction, mainly because of the jet stream, and not every route has a nonstop service.

Miles you could earn on this route

Programmes that reward distance credit a percentage of the miles flown, set by the fare you book. Here's what that means on YYZ–HND:

Earning rateTypical faresOne wayReturn
25%Cheapest economy on some airlines1,6113,222
50%Discounted economy3,2226,444
75%Standard economy4,8339,666
100%Flexible economy, many premium economy fares6,44412,888
125%Premium economy, discounted business8,05416,108
150%Business9,66519,330
200%First12,88725,774

Which rate applies depends on the airline and programme; see how to find your fare class. Programmes that reward spending instead, such as United, Delta, American Airlines and British Airways, give the same miles whatever the distance, based on the fare you pay.

How far a return trip gets you towards status

Credited at 100% of the distance, a typical rate for flexible economy, one return trip on this route earns 12,888 miles towards status. Against the targets for mid-tier alliance status in some distance-based programmes:

Programme and tierAlliance statusTarget (12 months)One return tripReturn trips needed
KrisFlyer Elite GoldStar Alliance Gold50,00026%4
Turkish Airlines EliteStar Alliance Gold40,00032%4
Royal Jordanian Gold Sparrowoneworld Sapphire40,00032%4
Vietnam Airlines PlatinumSkyTeam Elite Plus50,00026%4

Real earning varies by fare and airline, and some programmes also have minimums per flight or count flights instead. For your exact fare and tier, use the status calculator.

Why an airline may show a different distance

This figure is the shortest path between the two airports on the WGS-84 model of the Earth. Some programmes use industry distance tables between cities or round their figures, so the distance they credit can differ by a few miles.