JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
9,900 km
6,151 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,900 km
6,151 mi / 5,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Djibouti
Heading
54°
northeast

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JIB NRT
Airport Name Djibouti-Ambouli Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code JIB NRT
ICAO Code HDAM RJAA
City Djibouti City Tokyo
Country Djibouti Japan
Timezone Africa/Djibouti Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 49 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 11.550000, 43.160000 35.760000, 140.390000

Djibouti City (JIB) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,900 kilometers (6,151 miles / 5,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Djibouti 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 23:48 in Djibouti City, it's 05:48 in Tokyo. With a 6-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 Djibouti City (JIB) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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