NRT
Tokyo
Japan
11,307 km
7,026 miles
NUU
Nakuru
Kenya
Distance
11,307 km
7,026 mi / 6,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

NRT NUU
Airport Name Narita International Airport Nakuru Airport
IATA Code NRT NUU
ICAO Code RJAA HKNK
City Tokyo Nakuru
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 141 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -0.300000, 36.160000

Tokyo (NRT) to Nakuru (NUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Nakuru Airport (NUU) in Nakuru, Kenya is 11,307 kilometers (7,026 miles / 6,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:40 in Tokyo, it's 21:40 in Nakuru. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,059 feet between the two airports. Nakuru Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nakuru (NUU) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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