FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
13,359 km
8,301 miles
HND
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
13,359 km
8,301 mi / 7,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
51°
northeast

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FIH HND
Airport Name Ndjili International Airport Tokyo International Airport
IATA Code FIH HND
ICAO Code FZAA RJTT
City Kinshasa Tokyo
Country DR Congo Japan
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,027 ft 35 ft
Coordinates -4.390000, 15.440000 35.550000, 139.780000

Kinshasa (FIH) to Tokyo (HND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo to Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan is 13,359 kilometers (8,301 miles / 7,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:40 in Kinshasa, it's 23:40 in Tokyo. With a 8-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 (HND) to Kinshasa (FIH) follows a heading of 288° (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 Ndjili International Airport (FIH) and Tokyo International Airport (HND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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