GAS
Garissa
Kenya
11,005 km
6,838 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
11,005 km
6,838 mi / 5,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
54°
northeast

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GAS NRT
Airport Name Garissa Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code GAS NRT
ICAO Code HKGA RJAA
City Garissa Tokyo
Country Kenya Japan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 475 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -0.460000, 39.650000 35.760000, 140.390000

Garissa (GAS) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garissa Airport (GAS) in Garissa, Kenya to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 11,005 kilometers (6,838 miles / 5,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Kenya 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 01:27 in Garissa, it's 07:27 in Tokyo. With a 6-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 Garissa (GAS) follows a heading of 276° (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 Garissa Airport (GAS) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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