KLY
Kalima
DR Congo
12,297 km
7,641 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
12,297 km
7,641 mi / 6,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
53°
northeast

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KLY NRT
Airport Name Kinkungwa Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code KLY NRT
ICAO Code FZOD RJAA
City Kalima Tokyo
Country DR Congo Japan
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,808 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -2.580000, 26.730000 35.760000, 140.390000

Kalima (KLY) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) in Kalima, DR Congo to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 12,297 kilometers (7,641 miles / 6,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 DR Congo 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 14:53 in Kalima, it's 21:53 in Tokyo. 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 1,667 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Kinkungwa Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Kalima (KLY) follows a heading of 282° (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 Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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