HND
Tokyo
Japan
12,513 km
7,775 miles
LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
Distance
12,513 km
7,775 mi / 6,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HND LIE
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Libenge Airport
IATA Code HND LIE
ICAO Code RJTT FZFA
City Tokyo Libenge
Country Japan DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 35 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 3.630000, 18.630000

Tokyo (HND) to Libenge (LIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo is 12,513 kilometers (7,775 miles / 6,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 DR Congo. 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 21:44 in Tokyo, it's 13:44 in Libenge. With a 8-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 1,090 feet between the two airports. Libenge Airport sits higher than Tokyo International Airport.

The return flight from Libenge (LIE) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 49° (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 Libenge Airport (LIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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