KBH
Kahama
Tanzania
11,851 km
7,364 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
11,851 km
7,364 mi / 6,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
54°
northeast

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KBH NRT
Airport Name Buzwagi Narita International Airport
IATA Code KBH NRT
ICAO Code _KBH RJAA
City Kahama Tokyo
Country Tanzania Japan
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,980 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -3.790000, 32.650000 35.760000, 140.390000

Kahama (KBH) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buzwagi (KBH) in Kahama, Tanzania to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 11,851 kilometers (7,364 miles / 6,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Tanzania 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 13:03 in Kahama, it's 19:03 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,839 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Buzwagi.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Kahama (KBH) follows a heading of 277° (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 Buzwagi (KBH) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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