BYS
Fort Irwin/Barstow
United States
8,798 km
5,467 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
8,798 km
5,467 mi / 4,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BYS NRT
Airport Name Bicycle Lake Army Air Field Narita International Airport
IATA Code BYS NRT
ICAO Code KBYS RJAA
City Fort Irwin/Barstow Tokyo
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,350 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 35.280000, -116.630000 35.760000, 140.390000

Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 8,798 kilometers (5,467 miles / 4,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 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 09:15 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 02:15 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,209 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 54° (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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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