HND
Tokyo
Japan
12,310 km
7,649 miles
KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
Distance
12,310 km
7,649 mi / 6,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
269°
west

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HND KBQ
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Kasungu Airport
IATA Code HND KBQ
ICAO Code RJTT FWKG
City Tokyo Kasungu
Country Japan Malawi
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 35 ft 3,470 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 -13.010000, 33.470000

Tokyo (HND) to Kasungu (KBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi is 12,310 kilometers (7,649 miles / 6,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Japan with Malawi. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Tokyo, it's 18:54 in Kasungu. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,435 feet between the two airports. Kasungu Airport sits higher than Tokyo International Airport.

The return flight from Kasungu (KBQ) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Kasungu Airport (KBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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