GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
13,815 km
8,584 miles
NGO
Tokoname
Japan
Distance
13,815 km
8,584 mi / 7,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
61°
east northeast

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GFY NGO
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Chubu Centrair International Airport
IATA Code GFY NGO
ICAO Code FYGF RJGG
City Grootfontein Tokoname
Country Namibia Japan
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,636 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 34.860000, 136.800000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Tokoname (NGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) in Tokoname, Japan is 13,815 kilometers (8,584 miles / 7,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Namibia 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 21:27 in Grootfontein, it's 04:27 in Tokoname. With a 7-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 4,621 feet between the two airports. Chubu Centrair International Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Tokoname (NGO) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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