NRT
Tokyo
Japan
7,662 km
4,761 miles
TCM
Tacoma
United States
Distance
7,662 km
4,761 mi / 4,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
46°
northeast

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NRT TCM
Airport Name Narita International Airport Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code NRT TCM
ICAO Code RJAA KTCM
City Tokyo Tacoma
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 141 ft 322 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 47.140000, -122.480000

Tokyo (NRT) to Tacoma (TCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) in Tacoma, United States is 7,662 kilometers (4,761 miles / 4,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 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 00:48 in Tokyo, it's 07:48 in Tacoma. With a 17-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 Tacoma (TCM) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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