# Distance from Alajero (GMZ) to Tokyo (NRT)

> 12,543 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,543 km / 7,794 mi / 6,773 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 20° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 339° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Spain) → Japan
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 04:08 in Alajero, it's 12:08 in Tokyo)
- **Elevation difference**: 575 ft (NRT is lower than GMZ)

## Airports

### [La Gomera Airport (GMZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gmz-alajero-la-gomera-airport/1ef266de-e776-6564-b0d0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Alajero, Spain
- ICAO: GCGM
- Timezone: Atlantic/Canary
- Coordinates: 28.030000, -17.210000
- Elevation: 716 ft

### [Narita International Airport (NRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nrt-tokyo-narita-international-airport/1ef266df-8b22-61a4-b84a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tokyo, Japan
- ICAO: RJAA
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 35.760000, 140.390000
- Elevation: 141 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 04:08 in Alajero, it's 12:08 in Tokyo.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [La Gomera Airport (GMZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gmz-alajero-la-gomera-airport/1ef266de-e776-6564-b0d0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Narita International Airport (NRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nrt-tokyo-narita-international-airport/1ef266df-8b22-61a4-b84a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)