NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,093 km
5,650 miles
YSK
Sanikiluaq
Canada
Distance
9,093 km
5,650 mi / 4,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT YSK
Airport Name Narita International Airport Sanikiluaq Airport
IATA Code NRT YSK
ICAO Code RJAA CYSK
City Tokyo Sanikiluaq
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Iqaluit
Elevation 141 ft 104 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 56.540000, -79.250000

Tokyo (NRT) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) in Sanikiluaq, Canada is 9,093 kilometers (5,650 miles / 4,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Canada. 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 23:39 in Tokyo, it's 09:39 in Sanikiluaq. 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 Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 328° (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 Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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