GRJ
George
South Africa
14,115 km
8,770 miles
NGO
Tokoname
Japan
Distance
14,115 km
8,770 mi / 7,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
69°
east northeast

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GRJ NGO
Airport Name George Airport Chubu Centrair International Airport
IATA Code GRJ NGO
ICAO Code FAGG RJGG
City George Tokoname
Country South Africa Japan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 648 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -34.010000, 22.380000 34.860000, 136.800000

George (GRJ) to Tokoname (NGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa to Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) in Tokoname, Japan is 14,115 kilometers (8,770 miles / 7,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 South Africa 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 19:19 in George, it's 02:19 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.

The return flight from Tokoname (NGO) to George (GRJ) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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