NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,360 km
5,816 miles
SMI
Samos Island
Greece
Distance
9,360 km
5,816 mi / 5,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
313°
northwest

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NRT SMI
Airport Name Narita International Airport Samos Airport
IATA Code NRT SMI
ICAO Code RJAA LGSM
City Tokyo Samos Island
Country Japan Greece
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Athens
Elevation 141 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 37.690000, 26.910000

Tokyo (NRT) to Samos Island (SMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Samos Airport (SMI) in Samos Island, Greece is 9,360 kilometers (5,816 miles / 5,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Greece. 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 08:40 in Tokyo, it's 01:40 in Samos Island. 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 Samos Island (SMI) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 48° (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 Samos Airport (SMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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