NRT
Tokyo
Japan
12,417 km
7,715 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
12,417 km
7,715 mi / 6,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NRT PLF
Airport Name Narita International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code NRT PLF
ICAO Code RJAA FTTP
City Tokyo Pala
Country Japan Chad
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 141 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 9.380000, 14.930000

Tokyo (NRT) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 12,417 kilometers (7,715 miles / 6,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Chad. 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 10:26 in Tokyo, it's 02:26 in Pala. 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 1,391 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 45° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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