BWC
Brawley
United States
9,032 km
5,612 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,032 km
5,612 mi / 4,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
307°
northwest

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BWC NRT
Airport Name Brawley Municipal Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code BWC NRT
ICAO Code KBWC RJAA
City Brawley Tokyo
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation -128 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 32.990000, -115.520000 35.760000, 140.390000

Brawley (BWC) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brawley Municipal Airport (BWC) in Brawley, United States to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,032 kilometers (5,612 miles / 4,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:21 in Brawley, it's 06:21 in Tokyo. With a 17-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 Brawley (BWC) follows a heading of 55° (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 Brawley Municipal Airport (BWC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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