BBU
Bucharest
Romania
8,909 km
5,536 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
8,909 km
5,536 mi / 4,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
49°
northeast

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BBU NRT
Airport Name Baneasa International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code BBU NRT
ICAO Code LRBS RJAA
City Bucharest Tokyo
Country Romania Japan
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 297 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, 26.100000 35.760000, 140.390000

Bucharest (BBU) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 8,909 kilometers (5,536 miles / 4,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Romania 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 01:16 in Bucharest, it's 08:16 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.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 319° (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 Baneasa International Airport (BBU) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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