GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
9,175 km
5,701 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,175 km
5,701 mi / 4,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
36°
northeast

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GRQ NRT
Airport Name Eelde Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code GRQ NRT
ICAO Code EHGG RJAA
City Groningen Tokyo
Country Netherlands Japan
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 17 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 35.760000, 140.390000

Groningen (GRQ) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,175 kilometers (5,701 miles / 4,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Netherlands 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 08:13 in Groningen, it's 16:13 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 Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 334° (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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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