NRT
Tokyo
Japan
14,781 km
9,185 miles
SDB
Langebaanweg
South Africa
Distance
14,781 km
9,185 mi / 7,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
256°
west southwest

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NRT SDB
Airport Name Narita International Airport Langebaanweg Airport
IATA Code NRT SDB
ICAO Code RJAA FALW
City Tokyo Langebaanweg
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 141 ft 108 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -32.970000, 18.160000

Tokyo (NRT) to Langebaanweg (SDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) in Langebaanweg, South Africa is 14,781 kilometers (9,185 miles / 7,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:37 in Tokyo, it's 00:37 in Langebaanweg. With a 7-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 Langebaanweg (SDB) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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