HND
Tokyo
Japan
14,307 km
8,890 miles
KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
Distance
14,307 km
8,890 mi / 7,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
322°
northwest

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HND KEN
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Kenema Airport
IATA Code HND KEN
ICAO Code RJTT GFKE
City Tokyo Kenema
Country Japan Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Freetown
Elevation 35 ft 485 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 7.890000, -11.180000

Tokyo (HND) to Kenema (KEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone is 14,307 kilometers (8,890 miles / 7,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 17:34 in Tokyo, it's 08:34 in Kenema. 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 Kenema (KEN) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 30° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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