GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
9,074 km
5,638 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,074 km
5,638 mi / 4,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Phoenix
Heading
309°
northwest

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GCN NRT
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code GCN NRT
ICAO Code KGCN RJAA
City Grand Canyon Tokyo
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 6,609 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 35.760000, 140.390000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,074 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 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 14:46 in Grand Canyon, it's 06:46 in Tokyo. With a 16-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 6,468 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 51° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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