KSY
Kars
Turkey
8,053 km
5,004 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
8,053 km
5,004 mi / 4,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
58°
east northeast

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KSY NRT
Airport Name Kars Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code KSY NRT
ICAO Code LTCF RJAA
City Kars Tokyo
Country Turkey Japan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,889 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 43.120000 35.760000, 140.390000

Kars (KSY) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 8,053 kilometers (5,004 miles / 4,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:34 in Kars, it's 01:34 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 5,748 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Kars Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Kars (KSY) follows a heading of 308° (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 Kars Airport (KSY) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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