NRT
Tokyo
Japan
11,620 km
7,220 miles
OAX
Oaxaca
Mexico
Distance
11,620 km
7,220 mi / 6,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT OAX
Airport Name Narita International Airport Xoxocotlan International Airport
IATA Code NRT OAX
ICAO Code RJAA MMOX
City Tokyo Oaxaca
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 141 ft 4,989 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 17.000000, -96.730000

Tokyo (NRT) to Oaxaca (OAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) in Oaxaca, Mexico is 11,620 kilometers (7,220 miles / 6,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Mexico. 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 02:22 in Tokyo, it's 11:22 in Oaxaca. With a 15-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 4,848 feet between the two airports. Xoxocotlan International Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Oaxaca (OAX) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 315° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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