GVX
Gavle / Sandviken
Sweden
8,136 km
5,056 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
8,136 km
5,056 mi / 4,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
45°
northeast

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GVX NRT
Airport Name Gavle Sandviken Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code GVX NRT
ICAO Code ESSK RJAA
City Gavle / Sandviken Tokyo
Country Sweden Japan
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 224 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 60.590000, 16.950000 35.760000, 140.390000

Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) in Gavle / Sandviken, Sweden to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 8,136 kilometers (5,056 miles / 4,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sweden 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 15:08 in Gavle / Sandviken, it's 23:08 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 Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) follows a heading of 335° (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 Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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