MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
10,335 km
6,422 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
10,335 km
6,422 mi / 5,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
54°
northeast

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MGQ NRT
Airport Name Aden Adde International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code MGQ NRT
ICAO Code HCMM RJAA
City Mogadishu Tokyo
Country Somalia Japan
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 29 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 2.010000, 45.300000 35.760000, 140.390000

Mogadishu (MGQ) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 10,335 kilometers (6,422 miles / 5,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Somalia 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 14:56 in Mogadishu, it's 20:56 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.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Mogadishu (MGQ) follows a heading of 275° (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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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