NRT
Tokyo
Japan
10,000 km
6,214 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
10,000 km
6,214 mi / 5,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
311°
northwest

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NRT TOB
Airport Name Narita International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code NRT TOB
ICAO Code RJAA HLGN
City Tokyo Tobruk
Country Japan Libya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 141 ft 519 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 31.860000, 23.910000

Tokyo (NRT) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 10,000 kilometers (6,214 miles / 5,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Libya. 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 02:21 in Tokyo, it's 19:21 in Tobruk. 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 Tobruk (TOB) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 47° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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