FAV
Fakarava Airport
French Polynesia
9,663 km
6,004 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,663 km
6,004 mi / 5,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
309°
northwest

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FAV NRT
Airport Name Fakarava Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code FAV NRT
ICAO Code NTGF RJAA
City N/A Tokyo
Country French Polynesia Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 13 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -16.050000, -145.660000 35.760000, 140.390000

Fakarava Airport (FAV) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,663 kilometers (6,004 miles / 5,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:59 in Fakarava Airport, it's 22:59 in Tokyo. With a 19-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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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