HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
14,376 km
8,933 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
14,376 km
8,933 mi / 7,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
28°
north northeast

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HGS NRT
Airport Name Hastings Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code HGS NRT
ICAO Code GFHA RJAA
City Freetown Tokyo
Country Sierra Leone Japan
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 60 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 35.760000, 140.390000

Freetown (HGS) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 14,376 kilometers (8,933 miles / 7,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 13:40 in Freetown, it's 22:40 in Tokyo. With a 9-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 Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 325° (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 Hastings Airport (HGS) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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