Taylor Swift Set to Attend Super Bowl LVIII After 12-Hour Journey from Tokyo to Las Vegas

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11/02/2024 18h43

One of the many exciting storylines surrounding Super Bowl LVIII is the anticipated arrival of global pop star Taylor Swift. Fans speculate that Swift reached Los Angeles' LAX airport on Saturday as part of her 5,700-mile journey from Tokyo to Las Vegas, where the NFL title game will take place.

Swift's travel itinerary involved crossing the international date line and traversing nine different time zones during the 12-hour trip from Japan to California. Fortunately, Las Vegas is 17 hours behind Japan, ensuring that Swift will be in town in time for the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

The tight travel window was necessitated by Swift's ongoing Eras Tour and its international touring schedule. Immediately after her fourth consecutive show at Tokyo Dome in Japan on Saturday night, she hurriedly made her way to Haneda airport to board a private jet, according to the Associated Press.

Reportedly, Swift's concert in Tokyo ended around 9:12 p.m. Saturday local time, which converts to 4:12 a.m. PT Saturday in Las Vegas. With the Super Bowl set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Swift's timely arrival is crucial.

Journalists staked out near the private jet area at Haneda airport and observed a group of "four to five people" using umbrellas to shield the view of an individual boarding the plane, as per the AP. Later, Swifties and aviation journalists identified a private jet labeled "The Football Era" and shared its tracking location on social media. The plane, believed to be carrying Swift, arrived at LAX around 3:30 p.m. local time.

While the Japanese Embassy expressed confidence that Swift would arrive at the Super Bowl in time, concerns were raised about her landing as private jet parking spaces in Las Vegas were reported to be full. As a result, Swift decided to land in Los Angeles, approximately 270 miles away from the host city. It would take a little over four hours to drive from L.A. to Las Vegas, ensuring that she still has ample time to make it to the game.

It is worth noting that Swift owns multiple private jets, a fact that has drawn attention and criticism regarding carbon emissions and climate change. Recently, Swift's representatives even threatened legal action against a student who was tracking her flights.

Swift's passion for football is evident, as she has attended a remarkable 13 games this season, including several Chiefs games. Notably, she was present when Kansas City won a thrilling 27-24 contest to advance to the AFC championship game. Swift's love for the number 13, which she considers her lucky number, was highlighted when she won her 13th Grammy Award on February 4.

Once the Super Bowl concludes, Swift is expected to fly to Australia later in the week to continue her tour. Her dedication to attending games despite her busy schedule has cemented her reputation as a devoted sports enthusiast.

In the upcoming Super Bowl, fans eagerly anticipate seeing Swift cheering on her boyfriend, All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs as they face off against the San Francisco 49ers.

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