Travelling from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Tokyo's timezone is UTC+9, which makes Tokyo 14 hours ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you get on your DCA to NRT flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DCA and NRT:
New York Newark Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, 71% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near DCA:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Consider booking a hotel close to NRT if you're catching a late Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and chase adventure across Tokyo and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Tokyo Narita Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. May is the most popular month to visit Tokyo. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from DCA to NRT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 15ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to explore other parts of Japan. Travel about 402 kilometres west to Osaka to check off its top sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another major destination in Japan, consider Nagoya, roughly 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are key highlights.