NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,517 km
5,913 miles
SAF
Santa Fe
United States
Distance
9,517 km
5,913 mi / 5,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT SAF
Airport Name Narita International Airport Santa Fe Regional Airport
IATA Code NRT SAF
ICAO Code RJAA KSAF
City Tokyo Santa Fe
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Denver
Elevation 141 ft 6,349 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 35.600000, -106.100000

Tokyo (NRT) to Santa Fe (SAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, United States is 9,517 kilometers (5,913 miles / 5,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:00 in Tokyo, it's 14:00 in Santa Fe. With a 16-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 6,208 feet between the two airports. Santa Fe Regional 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 Santa Fe (SAF) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 312° (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 Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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