NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,432 km
5,861 miles
WTN
Waddington
United Kingdom
Distance
9,432 km
5,861 mi / 5,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
338°
north northwest

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NRT WTN
Airport Name Narita International Airport RAF Waddington
IATA Code NRT WTN
ICAO Code RJAA EGXW
City Tokyo Waddington
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 141 ft 231 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 53.170000, -0.520000

Tokyo (NRT) to Waddington (WTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to RAF Waddington (WTN) in Waddington, United Kingdom is 9,432 kilometers (5,861 miles / 5,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:19 in Tokyo, it's 15:19 in Waddington. With a 9-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 Waddington (WTN) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 RAF Waddington (WTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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