HND
Tokyo
Japan
12,744 km
7,919 miles
NLA
Ndola
Zambia
Distance
12,744 km
7,919 mi / 6,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

HND NLA
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Ndola Airport
IATA Code HND NLA
ICAO Code RJTT FLND
City Tokyo Ndola
Country Japan Zambia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 35 ft 4,167 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 -13.000000, 28.660000

Tokyo (HND) to Ndola (NLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Ndola Airport (NLA) in Ndola, Zambia is 12,744 kilometers (7,919 miles / 6,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Zambia. 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 01:06 in Tokyo, it's 18:06 in Ndola. 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 4,132 feet between the two airports. Ndola Airport sits higher than Tokyo International Airport.

The return flight from Ndola (NLA) 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 Ndola Airport (NLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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