DCU
Decatur
United States
10,775 km
6,695 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
10,775 km
6,695 mi / 5,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
323°
northwest

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DCU NRT
Airport Name Pryor Field Regional Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code DCU NRT
ICAO Code KDCU RJAA
City Decatur Tokyo
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 592 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 34.650000, -86.950000 35.760000, 140.390000

Decatur (DCU) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) in Decatur, United States to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 10,775 kilometers (6,695 miles / 5,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 14:23 in Decatur, it's 05:23 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 Decatur (DCU) follows a heading of 38° (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 Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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