international · 11h 50m · 9,615 km
London to Tokyo (HND)
3 airlines · 3 aircraft ranked
In business class, ANA's The Room (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 8.8/10.In premium economy, JAL's Premium Economy (A350-1000) leads the field with a 7.1/10.
Quick pick
Fly ANA. It has a wider seat (24" vs 22").
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly JAL. It has 4 more inches of legroom.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly JAL. It has a wider seat (18" vs 17").
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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Data verified June 2026
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Airlines on this route
Flying with family
- Most legroom: JAL (34"). Least: British Airways (31"). That 3" difference matters with kids.
Route insights
- In business class, ANA's The Room (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 8.8/10.
- In premium economy, JAL's Premium Economy (A350-1000) leads the field with a 7.1/10.
- In economy, JAL's Economy (A350-1000) edges out the field with a 5.6/10.
- JAL is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 8.7/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: British Airways or JAL on LHR-HND?
JAL Suite (Japan Airlines, A350-1000) edges out Club Suite (British Airways, 787-9) in business, scoring 8.4/10 vs 7.9. The deciding factor: Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi. British Airways fights back on bed length.
Which is better in premium economy: British Airways or JAL on LHR-HND?
Premium Economy (Japan Airlines, A350-1000) beats World Traveller Plus (British Airways, 787-9) in premium economy, scoring 7.1/10 vs 5.2. The deciding factor: 42" of pitch vs 38".
Which is better in economy: British Airways or JAL on LHR-HND?
Economy (Japan Airlines, A350-1000) beats World Traveller (British Airways, 787-9) in economy, scoring 5.6/10 vs 4.1. The deciding factor: 34" of pitch vs 31". British Airways fights back on power.
Which is better in business: British Airways or ANA on LHR-HND?
The Room (All Nippon Airways, 777-300ER) edges out Club Suite (British Airways, 787-9) in business, scoring 8.8/10 vs 7.9. The deciding factor: Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi. British Airways fights back on bed length.
Which is better in premium economy: British Airways or ANA on LHR-HND?
Premium Economy (All Nippon Airways, 777-300ER) edges out World Traveller Plus (British Airways, 787-9) in premium economy, scoring 5.7/10 vs 5.2. The deciding factor: Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi.
Which is better in economy: British Airways or ANA on LHR-HND?
Economy (All Nippon Airways, 777-300ER) beats World Traveller (British Airways, 787-9) in economy, scoring 5.5/10 vs 4.1. The deciding factor: 34" of pitch vs 31".
Which is better in business: JAL or ANA on LHR-HND?
The Room (All Nippon Airways, 777-300ER) edges out JAL Suite (Japan Airlines, A350-1000) in business, scoring 8.8/10 vs 8.4. The deciding factor: dine on demand vs multi-course dining.
Which is better in premium economy: JAL or ANA on LHR-HND?
Premium Economy (Japan Airlines, A350-1000) beats Premium Economy (All Nippon Airways, 777-300ER) in premium economy, scoring 7.1/10 vs 5.7. The deciding factor: 42" of pitch vs 38".
Which is better in economy: JAL or ANA on LHR-HND?
Economy (Japan Airlines, A350-1000) and Economy (All Nippon Airways, 777-300ER) score virtually the same in economy: 5.6 vs 5.5/10. The biggest gap is seat width — 18"-wide seats vs 17" — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
What are the best seats in British Airways Club Suite on LHR-HND?
Best: Row 5 (5A, 5E, 5F, 5K) is the best row with no toilets or galleys nearby and priority meal service. Rows 6-7 are also quiet. The forward cabin (12 seats) is more intimate than the aft cabin (26 seats). Avoid: 6A and 6K have only a single window instead of two. Rows 8, 20, and 21 are near galleys and toilets. Row 25 gets meal service last and is near the premium economy bassinets. 38 Club Suite seats split across two separate cabins divided by a galley. Forward cabin has 12 seats, aft cabin has 26 seats. All seats have doors, direct aisle access, and middle pairs have retractable dividers. As of April 2026, only 1 of 18 BA 787-9s has this configuration; check your aircraft type before booking.
What are the best seats in British Airways World Traveller Plus on LHR-HND?
Best: Row 45 has the most legroom with no seats ahead and is furthest from economy toilets. Avoid: Row 50 is adjacent to bathroom doors. Center seats in the 3-abreast middle section (D-E-F) are least private. 39-seat premium economy in 2-3-2 configuration. Latest winged headrest design for sleeping support. USB charging at every seat. Complimentary meal service with upgraded options. Dedicated cabin crew.
What are the best seats in British Airways World Traveller on LHR-HND?
Best: Rows 60-62 are closest to the exit and allow early deplaning. Row 60 has extra legroom as the first economy row. Avoid: Row 75 (last row) is sandwiched between lavatories and the rear galley with heavy traffic and limited recline. Rows 73-75 experience galley noise. 130 economy seats in 9-abreast 3-3-3 configuration. Seatback IFE with 10-inch screen. USB charging at every seat. Complimentary meals on long-haul routes. The 787 Dreamliner features higher humidity, lower cabin altitude, and larger dimmable windows.
What are the best seats in JAL JAL Suite Premier on LHR-HND?
Best: All 6 suites are excellent — fully enclosed private rooms. Six enclosed suites in 1-1-1 layout. 43-inch 4K IFE (largest in any airline first class). Bang & Olufsen headphones plus built-in headrest speakers. Airweave dual-firmness mattress. Zero Halliburton amenity case. Wireless Qi charging. Converts to twin bed + side chair or full-width bed.
What are the best seats in JAL JAL Suite on LHR-HND?
Best: Window suites for solo travelers. Center pairs can lower divider for companions. All suites have sliding doors in 1-2-1 layout. 24-inch 4K IFE. Audio-Technica NC headphones plus built-in headrest speakers and Bluetooth. Airweave mattress pad. UCHINO pajamas. Heralbony amenity kit. Wireless Qi charging. Free unlimited wifi.
What are the best seats in JAL Premium Economy on LHR-HND?
Best: Window pairs for only 2 across. Avoid: Center section inner seats. First premium economy with electric recline (Safran Z600). 16-inch 4K IFE. Large privacy partitions. 1 hour free wifi. USB-C + AC power.
What are the best seats in ANA The Room on LHR-HND?
Best: Mini-cabin rows 5-6 (just 2 rows behind first class) are the quietest and most exclusive. Window seats throughout offer more privacy with the door configuration. Avoid: Last rows of the rear business cabin (rows 19-20) are closest to the premium economy cabin and galley. Center seats in the last row of any section. The Room is one of the widest business class seats in the sky at 35 inches. Alternating forward and rear-facing rows in a 1-2-1 herringbone. The door system has two panels: a vertical panel from the front and a rising panel from the armrest, creating near-complete enclosure with a small gap. 24-inch 4K IFE screen with Panasonic system. Bedding includes pillow and duvet (not as premium as first class). Sony noise-cancelling headphones. WiFi is paid (Panasonic system). Power includes AC outlet and USB.
What are the best seats in ANA Premium Economy on LHR-HND?
Best: Window seats 25A/25K in the first row for the best legroom. Aisle seats (25C/25H) for easy access. Avoid: Middle seats in the center quad (D, E, F, G). Row 27 is the last row and closest to economy. 15.6-inch touchscreen monitor, claimed as the largest in any premium economy cabin worldwide. Swiveling tray table with 90-degree rotation for easy aisle access. 6-way adjustable headrest. Legrest and footrest included. Universal power port and USB at every seat. No amenity kit; dental kit, eye mask, face mask, and earplugs distributed individually.
What are the best seats in ANA Economy on LHR-HND?
Best: Row 30 bulkhead for extra legroom. Window seats (A, K) throughout for leaning room. The fixed-back shell design means no one reclines into your space. Avoid: Last rows (41-42) near rear lavatories and galley. Middle seats (B, E, J) in the 3-4-3 layout. 13.3-inch touchscreen, claimed as the largest economy class IFE screen worldwide. Fixed-back shell seats with recline mechanism that does not affect the passenger behind. 6-way adjustable headrest. 34-inch pitch is generous for economy. Universal power port and USB at every seat. Complimentary meals on all international flights.