NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
13,155 km
8,174 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
13,155 km
8,174 mi / 7,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Douala
Heading
45°
northeast

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NKS NRT
Airport Name Nkongsamba Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code NKS NRT
ICAO Code FKAN RJAA
City Nkongsamba Tokyo
Country Cameroon Japan
Timezone Africa/Douala Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,641 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 4.950000, 9.930000 35.760000, 140.390000

Nkongsamba (NKS) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 13,155 kilometers (8,174 miles / 7,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Cameroon 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 23:20 in Nkongsamba, it's 07:20 in Tokyo. With a 8-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 2,500 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Nkongsamba Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Nkongsamba (NKS) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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