BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
14,094 km
8,758 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
14,094 km
8,758 mi / 7,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Bogota
Heading
326°
northwest

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BGA NRT
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code BGA NRT
ICAO Code SKBG RJAA
City Bucaramanga Tokyo
Country Colombia Japan
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,897 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 35.760000, 140.390000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 14,094 kilometers (8,758 miles / 7,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:38 in Bucaramanga, it's 18:38 in Tokyo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,756 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Palonegro Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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