COS
Colorado Springs
United States
9,370 km
5,822 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,370 km
5,822 mi / 5,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Denver
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

COS NRT
Airport Name City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code COS NRT
ICAO Code KCOS RJAA
City Colorado Springs Tokyo
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 6,187 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, -104.700000 35.760000, 140.390000

Colorado Springs (COS) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,370 kilometers (5,822 miles / 5,059 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 05:51 in Colorado Springs, it's 21:51 in Tokyo. 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 6,046 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 45° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.