NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,674 km
6,011 miles
SOU
Southampton
United Kingdom
Distance
9,674 km
6,011 mi / 5,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
337°
north northwest

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NRT SOU
Airport Name Narita International Airport Southampton Airport
IATA Code NRT SOU
ICAO Code RJAA EGHI
City Tokyo Southampton
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 141 ft 44 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 50.950000, -1.360000

Tokyo (NRT) to Southampton (SOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Southampton Airport (SOU) in Southampton, United Kingdom is 9,674 kilometers (6,011 miles / 5,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Kingdom. 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 07:15 in Tokyo, it's 22:15 in Southampton. With a 9-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 Southampton (SOU) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Southampton Airport (SOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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