HND
Tokyo
Japan
18,499 km
11,495 miles
QAC
Castro
Brazil
Distance
18,499 km
11,495 mi / 9,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HND QAC
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Castro Airport
IATA Code HND QAC
ICAO Code RJTT SSQT
City Tokyo Castro
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 35 ft 3,314 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 -24.810000, -49.960000

Tokyo (HND) to Castro (QAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Castro Airport (QAC) in Castro, Brazil is 18,499 kilometers (11,495 miles / 9,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:31 in Tokyo, it's 12:31 in Castro. With a 12-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 3,279 feet between the two airports. Castro Airport sits higher than Tokyo International Airport.

The return flight from Castro (QAC) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 324° (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 Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Castro Airport (QAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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