HND
Tokyo
Japan
13,878 km
8,623 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
13,878 km
8,623 mi / 7,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

HND VRU
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code HND VRU
ICAO Code RJTT FAVB
City Tokyo Vyrburg
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 35 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Tokyo (HND) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 13,878 kilometers (8,623 miles / 7,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 South Africa. 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 21:47 in Tokyo, it's 14:47 in Vyrburg. 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 3,885 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Tokyo International Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 64° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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