CHT
Waitangi
New Zealand
9,863 km
6,129 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,863 km
6,129 mi / 5,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Pacific/Chatham
Heading
326°
north northwest

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CHT NRT
Airport Name Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code CHT NRT
ICAO Code NZCI RJAA
City Waitangi Tokyo
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Chatham Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 43 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -43.810000, -176.460000 35.760000, 140.390000

Waitangi (CHT) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,863 kilometers (6,129 miles / 5,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north 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 New Zealand with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:24 in Waitangi, it's 19:39 in Tokyo. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Waitangi (CHT) follows a heading of 150° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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