GXF
Sayun
Yemen
9,119 km
5,666 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,119 km
5,666 mi / 4,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Aden
Heading
55°
northeast

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GXF NRT
Airport Name Sayun International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code GXF NRT
ICAO Code OYSY RJAA
City Sayun Tokyo
Country Yemen Japan
Timezone Asia/Aden Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,097 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 15.970000, 48.790000 35.760000, 140.390000

Sayun (GXF) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,119 kilometers (5,666 miles / 4,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Yemen with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:24 in Sayun, it's 01:24 in Tokyo. With a 6-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 1,956 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Sayun International Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Sayun (GXF) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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