JEF
Jefferson City
United States
10,142 km
6,302 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
10,142 km
6,302 mi / 5,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Chicago
Heading
320°
northwest

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JEF NRT
Airport Name Jefferson City Memorial Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code JEF NRT
ICAO Code KJEF RJAA
City Jefferson City Tokyo
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 549 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 38.590000, -92.160000 35.760000, 140.390000

Jefferson City (JEF) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) in Jefferson City, United States to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 10,142 kilometers (6,302 miles / 5,476 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 04:24 in Jefferson City, it's 19:24 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 Jefferson City (JEF) follows a heading of 38° (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 Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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