NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,335 km
5,801 miles
PIK
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Distance
9,335 km
5,801 mi / 5,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NRT PIK
Airport Name Narita International Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport
IATA Code NRT PIK
ICAO Code RJAA EGPK
City Tokyo Glasgow
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 141 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 55.510000, -4.590000

Tokyo (NRT) to Glasgow (PIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) in Glasgow, United Kingdom is 9,335 kilometers (5,801 miles / 5,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:39 in Tokyo, it's 13:39 in Glasgow. 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.

The return flight from Glasgow (PIK) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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