AEY
Akureyri
Iceland
8,586 km
5,335 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
8,586 km
5,335 mi / 4,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
18°
north northeast

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AEY NRT
Airport Name Akureyri Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code AEY NRT
ICAO Code BIAR RJAA
City Akureyri Tokyo
Country Iceland Japan
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 6 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -18.070000 35.760000, 140.390000

Akureyri (AEY) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 8,586 kilometers (5,335 miles / 4,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Iceland with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:46 in Akureyri, it's 18:46 in Tokyo. 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 Tokyo (NRT) to Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akureyri Airport (AEY) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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