HND
Tokyo
Japan
10,265 km
6,379 miles
MLA
Luqa
Malta
Distance
10,265 km
6,379 mi / 5,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HND MLA
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Luqa Airport
IATA Code HND MLA
ICAO Code RJTT LMML
City Tokyo Luqa
Country Japan Malta
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Malta
Elevation 35 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 35.860000, 14.480000

Tokyo (HND) to Luqa (MLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta is 10,265 kilometers (6,379 miles / 5,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Malta. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:36 in Tokyo, it's 18:36 in Luqa. 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 Luqa (MLA) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 42° (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 Luqa Airport (MLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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