NRT
Tokyo
Japan
11,130 km
6,916 miles
UAS
Samburu South
Kenya
Distance
11,130 km
6,916 mi / 6,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
278°
west

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NRT UAS
Airport Name Narita International Airport Samburu South Airport
IATA Code NRT UAS
ICAO Code RJAA HKSB
City Tokyo Samburu South
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 141 ft 3,295 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 0.530000, 37.530000

Tokyo (NRT) to Samburu South (UAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya is 11,130 kilometers (6,916 miles / 6,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Kenya. 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 00:28 in Tokyo, it's 18:28 in Samburu South. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,154 feet between the two airports. Samburu South Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Samburu South (UAS) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 53° (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 Samburu South Airport (UAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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