What this Sydney & Tokyo page shows
This page compares the full metro areas of Sydney (SYD) and Tokyo (NRT, HND) and lists every destination both cities can reach on a nonstop flight — 44 in all, across 24 countries and 6 regions. For each one you can see the flight time and distance from SYD and from TYO, so the trade-off between the two legs is clear at a glance.
Use the map to see how far your options spread, then check the meet-in-the-middle pick — Port Moresby is the most balanced destination here before opening the full table to sort all 44 shared routes. When you are ready to filter by month and check live fares, open the Midway app with Sydney and Tokyo already loaded.
Where you can both fly
Every marker is a destination with nonstop service from both Sydney and Tokyo. The spread runs from Osaka close by to Houston at the far edge, so you can gauge whether a short hop or a long-haul meet-up makes more sense.
All shared destinations
Each row is a destination both cities reach nonstop. The two right-hand columns give the flight time and distance from SYD and from TYO — when those two legs are close, the trip splits evenly between Sydney and Tokyo. Open the full table in Midway to sort by either leg or filter by month.
Where in the world
Shared destinations grouped by region — 44 in total across 6 regions.
Year-round or seasonal
82% of these routes fly year-round, with 8 running only in certain seasons. If your meet-up date is flexible you have the full set to choose from; if it is fixed, lean toward the year-round destinations so you are not counting on a route that may not be flying that month.
Related Routes
Frequently asked questions
How many nonstop destinations do Sydney and Tokyo share?
Sydney and Tokyo share 44 destinations reachable nonstop from both metros, across 24 countries and 6 regions.
What is the closest place both Sydney and Tokyo can fly to nonstop?
Osaka is the closest shared nonstop destination for Sydney and Tokyo.
Where should travelers from Sydney and Tokyo meet halfway?
Port Moresby is the most balanced shared destination — roughly equidistant by flight distance for both cities.
What is the farthest shared nonstop destination from Sydney and Tokyo?
Houston is the farthest destination both Sydney and Tokyo can reach nonstop.
Explore Sydney + Tokyo on the interactive map
Filter by month, distance, flight time, country and region. Get prices — and share the results with your group.
Last updated: July 25, 2026