NRT
Tokyo
Japan
10,668 km
6,629 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
10,668 km
6,629 mi / 5,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT SFM
Airport Name Narita International Airport Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code NRT SFM
ICAO Code RJAA KSFM
City Tokyo Sanford
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 141 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 43.390000, -70.710000

Tokyo (NRT) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 10,668 kilometers (6,629 miles / 5,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 02:21 in Tokyo, it's 12:21 in Sanford. With a 14-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 Sanford (SFM) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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