NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,343 km
5,805 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
9,343 km
5,805 mi / 5,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
52°
northeast

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NRT SOW
Airport Name Narita International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code NRT SOW
ICAO Code RJAA KSOW
City Tokyo Show Low
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Phoenix
Elevation 141 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 34.270000, -110.010000

Tokyo (NRT) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 9,343 kilometers (5,805 miles / 5,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 19:06 in Tokyo, it's 03:06 in Show Low. 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 6,275 feet between the two airports. Show Low 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 Show Low (SOW) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 310° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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