HGL
Helgoland
Germany
9,027 km
5,609 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,027 km
5,609 mi / 4,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
37°
northeast

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HGL NRT
Airport Name Helgoland-Dune Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code HGL NRT
ICAO Code EDXH RJAA
City Helgoland Tokyo
Country Germany Japan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 8 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 54.190000, 7.920000 35.760000, 140.390000

Helgoland (HGL) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,027 kilometers (5,609 miles / 4,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Germany 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 19:56 in Helgoland, it's 03:56 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 Helgoland (HGL) 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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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