GRJ
George
South Africa
14,455 km
8,982 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
14,455 km
8,982 mi / 7,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
69°
east northeast

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GRJ NRT
Airport Name George Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code GRJ NRT
ICAO Code FAGG RJAA
City George Tokyo
Country South Africa Japan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 648 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -34.010000, 22.380000 35.760000, 140.390000

George (GRJ) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 14,455 kilometers (8,982 miles / 7,805 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 16:12 in George, it's 23:12 in Tokyo. 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 Tokyo (NRT) to George (GRJ) follows a heading of 253° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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