CWF
Lake Charles
United States
10,792 km
6,706 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
10,792 km
6,706 mi / 5,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
319°
northwest

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CWF NRT
Airport Name Chennault International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code CWF NRT
ICAO Code KCWF RJAA
City Lake Charles Tokyo
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 17 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -93.140000 35.760000, 140.390000

Lake Charles (CWF) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 10,792 kilometers (6,706 miles / 5,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 18:39 in Lake Charles, it's 09:39 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 Lake Charles (CWF) follows a heading of 44° (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 Chennault International Airport (CWF) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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