NRT
Tokyo
Japan
16,447 km
10,220 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
16,447 km
10,220 mi / 8,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

NRT QBX
Airport Name Narita International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code NRT QBX
ICAO Code RJAA SNOB
City Tokyo Sobral
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Fortaleza
Elevation 141 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Tokyo (NRT) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 16,447 kilometers (10,220 miles / 8,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Brazil. 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 09:00 in Tokyo, it's 21:00 in Sobral. With a 12-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 Sobral (QBX) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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