JEK
Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambia
12,874 km
7,999 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
12,874 km
7,999 mi / 6,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
57°
east northeast

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JEK NRT
Airport Name Jeki Airstrip Narita International Airport
IATA Code JEK NRT
ICAO Code FLJK RJAA
City Lower Zambezi National Park Tokyo
Country Zambia Japan
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,462 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -15.630000, 29.600000 35.760000, 140.390000

Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 12,874 kilometers (7,999 miles / 6,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:13 in Lower Zambezi National Park, it's 06:13 in Tokyo. 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 4,321 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Jeki Airstrip.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jeki Airstrip (JEK) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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