NRT
Tokyo
Japan
17,930 km
11,141 miles
RAF
Rafaela
Argentina
Distance
17,930 km
11,141 mi / 9,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

NRT RAF
Airport Name Narita International Airport Rafaela Airport
IATA Code NRT RAF
ICAO Code RJAA SAFR
City Tokyo Rafaela
Country Japan Argentina
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 141 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -31.280000, -61.500000

Tokyo (NRT) to Rafaela (RAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Rafaela Airport (RAF) in Rafaela, Argentina is 17,930 kilometers (11,141 miles / 9,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Argentina. 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 02:38 in Tokyo, it's 14:38 in Rafaela. 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 Rafaela (RAF) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Rafaela Airport (RAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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