GLA
Glasgow
United Kingdom
9,295 km
5,776 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,295 km
5,776 mi / 5,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GLA NRT
Airport Name Glasgow International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code GLA NRT
ICAO Code EGPF RJAA
City Glasgow Tokyo
Country United Kingdom Japan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 26 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 55.870000, -4.430000 35.760000, 140.390000

Glasgow (GLA) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) in Glasgow, United Kingdom to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,295 kilometers (5,776 miles / 5,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Kingdom with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:41 in Glasgow, it's 18:41 in Tokyo. With a 9-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 Glasgow (GLA) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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