BCL
Pococi
Costa Rica
13,085 km
8,130 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
13,085 km
8,130 mi / 7,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
320°
northwest

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BCL NRT
Airport Name Barra del Colorado Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code BCL NRT
ICAO Code MRBC RJAA
City Pococi Tokyo
Country Costa Rica Japan
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 10.770000, -83.590000 35.760000, 140.390000

Pococi (BCL) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) in Pococi, Costa Rica to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 13,085 kilometers (8,130 miles / 7,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:32 in Pococi, it's 20:32 in Tokyo. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Pococi (BCL) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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