NRT
Tokyo
Japan
14,629 km
9,090 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
14,629 km
9,090 mi / 7,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
270°
west

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NRT SWP
Airport Name Narita International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code NRT SWP
ICAO Code RJAA FYSM
City Tokyo Swakopmund
Country Japan Namibia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 141 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Tokyo (NRT) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 14,629 kilometers (9,090 miles / 7,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Namibia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:15 in Tokyo, it's 04:15 in Swakopmund. 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 Swakopmund (SWP) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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