MER
Atwater
United States
8,371 km
5,202 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
8,371 km
5,202 mi / 4,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MER NRT
Airport Name Castle Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code MER NRT
ICAO Code KMER RJAA
City Atwater Tokyo
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 190 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 37.400000, -120.600000 35.760000, 140.390000

Atwater (MER) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 8,371 kilometers (5,202 miles / 4,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:37 in Atwater, it's 04:37 in Tokyo. With a 17-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 Atwater (MER) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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