NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,014 km
5,601 miles
WHK
Whakatane Airport
New Zealand
Distance
9,014 km
5,601 mi / 4,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
152°
south southeast

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NRT WHK
Airport Name Narita International Airport Whakatane Airport
IATA Code NRT WHK
ICAO Code RJAA NZWK
City Tokyo N/A
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 141 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -37.920000, 176.910000

Tokyo (NRT) to Whakatane Airport (WHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 9,014 kilometers (5,601 miles / 4,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:09 in Tokyo, it's 05:09 in Whakatane Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Whakatane Airport (WHK) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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