HND
Tokyo
Japan
13,178 km
8,188 miles
ULX
Ulusaba
South Africa
Distance
13,178 km
8,188 mi / 7,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
259°
west southwest

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HND ULX
Airport Name Tokyo International Airport Ulusaba Airport
IATA Code HND ULX
ICAO Code RJTT FAUS
City Tokyo Ulusaba
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 35 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, 139.780000 -24.790000, 31.350000

Tokyo (HND) to Ulusaba (ULX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Tokyo, Japan to Ulusaba Airport (ULX) in Ulusaba, South Africa is 13,178 kilometers (8,188 miles / 7,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 South Africa. 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 01:07 in Ulusaba. 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 1,228 feet between the two airports. Ulusaba Airport sits higher than Tokyo International Airport.

The return flight from Ulusaba (ULX) to Tokyo (HND) follows a heading of 61° (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 Ulusaba Airport (ULX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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