NRT
Tokyo
Japan
10,096 km
6,274 miles
QXB
Lyon
France
Distance
10,096 km
6,274 mi / 5,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
329°
north northwest

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NRT QXB
Airport Name Narita International Airport Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport
IATA Code NRT QXB
ICAO Code RJAA LFMA
City Tokyo Lyon
Country Japan France
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Paris
Elevation 141 ft 367 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 43.510000, 5.370000

Tokyo (NRT) to Lyon (QXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) in Lyon, France is 10,096 kilometers (6,274 miles / 5,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 France. 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 22:43 in Tokyo, it's 14:43 in Lyon. 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.

The return flight from Lyon (QXB) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 35° (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 Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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