MZQ
Mkuze
South Africa
13,324 km
8,279 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
13,324 km
8,279 mi / 7,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
63°
east northeast

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MZQ NRT
Airport Name Mkuze Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code MZQ NRT
ICAO Code FAMU RJAA
City Mkuze Tokyo
Country South Africa Japan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 400 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -27.630000, 32.040000 35.760000, 140.390000

Mkuze (MZQ) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mkuze Airport (MZQ) in Mkuze, South Africa to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 13,324 kilometers (8,279 miles / 7,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 South Africa 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 19:11 in Mkuze, it's 02:11 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.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Mkuze (MZQ) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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