KME
Kamembe
Rwanda
12,096 km
7,516 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
12,096 km
7,516 mi / 6,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
53°
northeast

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KME NRT
Airport Name Kamembe Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code KME NRT
ICAO Code HRZA RJAA
City Kamembe Tokyo
Country Rwanda Japan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,192 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -2.460000, 28.910000 35.760000, 140.390000

Kamembe (KME) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kamembe Airport (KME) in Kamembe, Rwanda to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 12,096 kilometers (7,516 miles / 6,531 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 Rwanda 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 13:46 in Kamembe, it's 20:46 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 5,051 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Kamembe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Kamembe (KME) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kamembe Airport (KME) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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