FNA
Freetown
Sierra Leone
14,358 km
8,922 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
14,358 km
8,922 mi / 7,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
28°
north northeast

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FNA NRT
Airport Name Lungi International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code FNA NRT
ICAO Code GFLL RJAA
City Freetown Tokyo
Country Sierra Leone Japan
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 84 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 8.620000, -13.200000 35.760000, 140.390000

Freetown (FNA) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lungi International Airport (FNA) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 14,358 kilometers (8,922 miles / 7,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 13:41 in Freetown, it's 22:41 in Tokyo. With a 9-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 Freetown (FNA) follows a heading of 325° (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 Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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