COV
Covilha Airport
Portugal
10,946 km
6,801 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
10,946 km
6,801 mi / 5,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

COV NRT
Airport Name Covilha Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code COV NRT
ICAO Code LPCV RJAA
City N/A Tokyo
Country Portugal Japan
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,572 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 40.260000, -7.480000 35.760000, 140.390000

Covilha Airport (COV) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Covilha Airport (COV) in Covilha Airport, Portugal to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 10,946 kilometers (6,801 miles / 5,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Portugal with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:00 in Covilha Airport, it's 12:00 in Tokyo. With a 9-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 1,431 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Covilha Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Covilha Airport (COV) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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