NGO
Tokoname
Japan
9,186 km
5,708 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
9,186 km
5,708 mi / 4,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
43°
northeast

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NGO RKS
Airport Name Chubu Centrair International Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code NGO RKS
ICAO Code RJGG KRKS
City Tokoname Rock Springs
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Denver
Elevation 15 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates 34.860000, 136.800000 41.590000, -109.070000

Tokoname (NGO) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) in Tokoname, Japan to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 9,186 kilometers (5,708 miles / 4,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:19 in Tokoname, it's 13:19 in Rock Springs. With a 16-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 6,750 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Chubu Centrair International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rock Springs (RKS) to Tokoname (NGO) follows a heading of 311° (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 Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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