DWA
Dwangwa
Malawi
12,275 km
7,628 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
12,275 km
7,628 mi / 6,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
56°
northeast

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DWA NRT
Airport Name Dwangwa Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code DWA NRT
ICAO Code FWDW RJAA
City Dwangwa Tokyo
Country Malawi Japan
Timezone Africa/Blantyre Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,605 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -12.520000, 34.130000 35.760000, 140.390000

Dwangwa (DWA) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dwangwa Airport (DWA) in Dwangwa, Malawi to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 12,275 kilometers (7,628 miles / 6,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Malawi 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 05:19 in Dwangwa, it's 12:19 in Tokyo. With a 7-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 1,464 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Dwangwa Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Dwangwa (DWA) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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