NIA
Nimba
Liberia
14,214 km
8,832 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
14,214 km
8,832 mi / 7,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
32°
north northeast

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NIA NRT
Airport Name Nimba Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code NIA NRT
ICAO Code GLNA RJAA
City Nimba Tokyo
Country Liberia Japan
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,632 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 7.500000, -8.600000 35.760000, 140.390000

Nimba (NIA) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 14,214 kilometers (8,832 miles / 7,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Liberia 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 05:42 in Nimba, it's 14:42 in Tokyo. With a 9-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 1,491 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Nimba Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Nimba (NIA) follows a heading of 320° (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 Nimba Airport (NIA) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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