ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
8,886 km
5,522 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
8,886 km
5,522 mi / 4,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ELQ NRT
Airport Name Gassim Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code ELQ NRT
ICAO Code OEGS RJAA
City N/A Tokyo
Country Saudi Arabia Japan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,126 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 35.760000, 140.390000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 8,886 kilometers (5,522 miles / 4,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:53 in Gassim Airport, it's 04:53 in Tokyo. With a 6-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 1,985 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Gassim Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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