NRT
Tokyo
Japan
14,245 km
8,852 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
14,245 km
8,852 mi / 7,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NRT WYE
Airport Name Narita International Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code NRT WYE
ICAO Code RJAA GFYE
City Tokyo Yengema
Country Japan Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Freetown
Elevation 141 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 8.610000, -11.050000

Tokyo (NRT) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 14,245 kilometers (8,852 miles / 7,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 04:17 in Tokyo, it's 19:17 in Yengema. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,159 feet between the two airports. Yengema Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Yengema (WYE) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 30° (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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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