ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
11,467 km
7,125 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
11,467 km
7,125 mi / 6,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
54°
northeast

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ARK NRT
Airport Name Arusha Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code ARK NRT
ICAO Code HTAR RJAA
City Arusha Tokyo
Country Tanzania Japan
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,550 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 35.760000, 140.390000

Arusha (ARK) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 11,467 kilometers (7,125 miles / 6,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Tanzania 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 20:30 in Arusha, it's 02:30 in Tokyo. With a 6-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 4,409 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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