HND
Tokyo
Japan
12,935 km
8,037 miles
KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
Distance
12,935 km
8,037 mi / 6,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

HND KAB
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Kariba International Airport
IATA Code HND KAB
ICAO Code RJTT FVKB
City Tokyo Kariba
Country Japan Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Harare
Elevation 35 ft 1,706 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 -16.520000, 28.890000

Tokyo (HND) to Kariba (KAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe is 12,935 kilometers (8,037 miles / 6,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:31 in Tokyo, it's 13:31 in Kariba. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,671 feet between the two airports. Kariba International Airport sits higher than Tokyo International Airport.

The return flight from Kariba (KAB) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tokyo International Airport (HND) and Kariba International Airport (KAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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