BLB
Panama City
Panama
13,519 km
8,400 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
13,519 km
8,400 mi / 7,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Panama
Heading
322°
northwest

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BLB NRT
Airport Name Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code BLB NRT
ICAO Code MPPA RJAA
City Panama City Tokyo
Country Panama Japan
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 52 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 8.910000, -79.600000 35.760000, 140.390000

Panama City (BLB) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 13,519 kilometers (8,400 miles / 7,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Panama 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 08:52 in Panama City, it's 22:52 in Tokyo. With a 14-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 Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 48° (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 Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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