BYG
Buffalo
United States
9,124 km
5,669 miles
NGO
Tokoname
Japan
Distance
9,124 km
5,669 mi / 4,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Denver
Heading
312°
northwest

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BYG NGO
Airport Name Johnson County Airport Chubu Centrair International Airport
IATA Code BYG NGO
ICAO Code KBYG RJGG
City Buffalo Tokoname
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,970 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 44.380000, -106.720000 34.860000, 136.800000

Buffalo (BYG) to Tokoname (NGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Johnson County Airport (BYG) in Buffalo, United States to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) in Tokoname, Japan is 9,124 kilometers (5,669 miles / 4,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 United States 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 10:56 in Buffalo, it's 02:56 in Tokoname. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,955 feet between the two airports. Chubu Centrair International Airport sits lower than Johnson County Airport.

The return flight from Tokoname (NGO) to Buffalo (BYG) follows a heading of 40° (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 Johnson County Airport (BYG) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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