HBE
Alexandria
Egypt
9,661 km
6,003 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,661 km
6,003 mi / 5,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
49°
northeast

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HBE NRT
Airport Name Borg El Arab International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code HBE NRT
ICAO Code HEBA RJAA
City Alexandria Tokyo
Country Egypt Japan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 177 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 30.920000, 29.700000 35.760000, 140.390000

Alexandria (HBE) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) in Alexandria, Egypt to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,661 kilometers (6,003 miles / 5,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Egypt 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 14:31 in Alexandria, it's 21:31 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 Alexandria (HBE) follows a heading of 307° (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 Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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