FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
13,404 km
8,329 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
13,404 km
8,329 mi / 7,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
51°
northeast

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FIH NRT
Airport Name Ndjili International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code FIH NRT
ICAO Code FZAA RJAA
City Kinshasa Tokyo
Country DR Congo Japan
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,027 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -4.390000, 15.440000 35.760000, 140.390000

Kinshasa (FIH) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 13,404 kilometers (8,329 miles / 7,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 DR Congo 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 13:40 in Kinshasa, it's 21:40 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 Kinshasa (FIH) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Ndjili International Airport (FIH) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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