NRT
Tokyo
Japan
10,828 km
6,728 miles
TYS
Knoxville
United States
Distance
10,828 km
6,728 mi / 5,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
35°
northeast

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NRT TYS
Airport Name Narita International Airport Mc Ghee Tyson Airport
IATA Code NRT TYS
ICAO Code RJAA KTYS
City Tokyo Knoxville
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 141 ft 986 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 35.810000, -83.990000

Tokyo (NRT) to Knoxville (TYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, United States is 10,828 kilometers (6,728 miles / 5,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 18:18 in Tokyo, it's 04:18 in Knoxville. With a 14-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 Knoxville (TYS) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 325° (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 Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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