MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
12,847 km
7,982 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
12,847 km
7,982 mi / 6,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
50°
northeast

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MDK NRT
Airport Name Mbandaka Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code MDK NRT
ICAO Code FZEA RJAA
City Mbandaka Tokyo
Country DR Congo Japan
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,040 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 0.020000, 18.290000 35.760000, 140.390000

Mbandaka (MDK) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 12,847 kilometers (7,982 miles / 6,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 21:18 in Mbandaka, it's 05:18 in Tokyo. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Mbandaka (MDK) follows a heading of 290° (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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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