KCU
Masindi
Uganda
11,561 km
7,184 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
11,561 km
7,184 mi / 6,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KCU NRT
Airport Name Masindi Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code KCU NRT
ICAO Code HUMI RJAA
City Masindi Tokyo
Country Uganda Japan
Timezone Africa/Kampala Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,850 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 1.760000, 31.740000 35.760000, 140.390000

Masindi (KCU) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 11,561 kilometers (7,184 miles / 6,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:45 in Masindi, it's 20:45 in Tokyo. With a 6-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 3,709 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Masindi Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Masindi (KCU) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Masindi Airport (KCU) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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