JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
11,418 km
7,095 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
11,418 km
7,095 mi / 6,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JAL NRT
Airport Name El Lencero Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code JAL NRT
ICAO Code MMJA RJAA
City Xalapa Tokyo
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,127 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 19.480000, -96.800000 35.760000, 140.390000

Xalapa (JAL) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 11,418 kilometers (7,095 miles / 6,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Mexico 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 20:28 in Xalapa, it's 11:28 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,986 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than El Lencero Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Xalapa (JAL) follows a heading of 54° (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 El Lencero Airport (JAL) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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