The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia is 14,288 kilometers (8,878 miles / 7,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:18 in Tokyo, it's 19:18 in Popayan. With a 14-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 5,546 feet between the two airports. Guillermo Leon Valencia 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 Popayan (PPN) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 321° (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 Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.