NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,462 km
5,879 miles
RMS
Ramstein
Germany
Distance
9,462 km
5,879 mi / 5,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NRT RMS
Airport Name Narita International Airport Ramstein Air Base
IATA Code NRT RMS
ICAO Code RJAA ETAR
City Tokyo Ramstein
Country Japan Germany
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 141 ft 776 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 49.440000, 7.600000

Tokyo (NRT) to Ramstein (RMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany is 9,462 kilometers (5,879 miles / 5,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Germany. 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 21:53 in Tokyo, it's 13:53 in Ramstein. 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 Ramstein (RMS) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 37° (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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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