NRT
Tokyo
Japan
6,471 km
4,021 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
6,471 km
4,021 mi / 3,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
149°
south southeast

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NRT SWJ
Airport Name Narita International Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code NRT SWJ
ICAO Code RJAA NVSX
City Tokyo Malekula Island
Country Japan Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 141 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Tokyo (NRT) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 6,471 kilometers (4,021 miles / 3,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:45 in Tokyo, it's 23:45 in Malekula Island.

The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 334° (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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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