IOW
Iowa City
United States
9,916 km
6,161 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,916 km
6,161 mi / 5,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
320°
northwest

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IOW NRT
Airport Name Iowa City Municipal Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code IOW NRT
ICAO Code KIOW RJAA
City Iowa City Tokyo
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 684 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 41.640000, -91.550000 35.760000, 140.390000

Iowa City (IOW) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) in Iowa City, United States to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,916 kilometers (6,161 miles / 5,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 United States with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:44 in Iowa City, it's 13:44 in Tokyo. With a 15-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 Tokyo (NRT) to Iowa City (IOW) follows a heading of 36° (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 Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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