HND
Tokyo
Japan
14,157 km
8,797 miles
KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
Distance
14,157 km
8,797 mi / 7,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HND KBA
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Kabala Airport
IATA Code HND KBA
ICAO Code RJTT GFKB
City Tokyo Kabala
Country Japan Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Freetown
Elevation 35 ft 1,012 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 9.640000, -11.520000

Tokyo (HND) to Kabala (KBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone is 14,157 kilometers (8,797 miles / 7,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 08:07 in Tokyo, it's 23:07 in Kabala. With a 9-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 Kabala (KBA) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Kabala Airport (KBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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