AKF
Kufra
Libya
10,631 km
6,606 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
10,631 km
6,606 mi / 5,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
47°
northeast

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AKF NRT
Airport Name Kufra Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code AKF NRT
ICAO Code HLKF RJAA
City Kufra Tokyo
Country Libya Japan
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,367 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 35.760000, 140.390000

Kufra (AKF) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 10,631 kilometers (6,606 miles / 5,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Libya with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:55 in Kufra, it's 06:55 in Tokyo. With a 7-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 1,226 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Kufra Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 305° (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 Kufra Airport (AKF) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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