GOH
Nuuk
Greenland
8,851 km
5,500 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
8,851 km
5,500 mi / 4,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Nuuk
Heading
350°
north

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GOH NRT
Airport Name Godthaab / Nuuk Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code GOH NRT
ICAO Code BGGH RJAA
City Nuuk Tokyo
Country Greenland Japan
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 283 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 64.190000, -51.680000 35.760000, 140.390000

Nuuk (GOH) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Nuuk, Greenland to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 8,851 kilometers (5,500 miles / 4,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:55 in Nuuk, it's 12:55 in Tokyo. With a 11-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 Nuuk (GOH) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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