BMK
Borkum
Germany
9,127 km
5,671 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,127 km
5,671 mi / 4,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
36°
northeast

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BMK NRT
Airport Name Borkum Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code BMK NRT
ICAO Code EDWR RJAA
City Borkum Tokyo
Country Germany Japan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 53.600000, 6.710000 35.760000, 140.390000

Borkum (BMK) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borkum Airport (BMK) in Borkum, Germany to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,127 kilometers (5,671 miles / 4,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Germany 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 10:35 in Borkum, it's 18:35 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.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Borkum (BMK) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Borkum Airport (BMK) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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