BGU
Bangassou
Central African Republic
12,123 km
7,533 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
12,123 km
7,533 mi / 6,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
50°
northeast

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BGU NRT
Airport Name Bangassou Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code BGU NRT
ICAO Code FEFG RJAA
City Bangassou Tokyo
Country Central African Republic Japan
Timezone Africa/Bangui Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,706 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 4.790000, 22.780000 35.760000, 140.390000

Bangassou (BGU) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangassou Airport (BGU) in Bangassou, Central African Republic to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 12,123 kilometers (7,533 miles / 6,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Central African Republic 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 01:04 in Bangassou, it's 09:04 in Tokyo. With a 8-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 1,565 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Bangassou Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Bangassou (BGU) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Bangassou Airport (BGU) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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