HND
Tokyo
Japan
9,537 km
5,926 miles
MSE
Manston
United Kingdom
Distance
9,537 km
5,926 mi / 5,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HND MSE
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Kent International Airport
IATA Code HND MSE
ICAO Code RJTT EGMH
City Tokyo Manston
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 35 ft 178 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 51.340000, 1.350000

Tokyo (HND) to Manston (MSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Kent International Airport (MSE) in Manston, United Kingdom is 9,537 kilometers (5,926 miles / 5,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 17:12 in Tokyo, it's 08:12 in Manston. 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 Manston (MSE) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 33° (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 Kent International Airport (MSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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