KEL
Kiel
Germany
8,921 km
5,543 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
8,921 km
5,543 mi / 4,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
39°
northeast

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KEL NRT
Airport Name Kiel-Holtenau Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code KEL NRT
ICAO Code EDHK RJAA
City Kiel Tokyo
Country Germany Japan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 102 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 54.380000, 10.150000 35.760000, 140.390000

Kiel (KEL) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) in Kiel, Germany to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 8,921 kilometers (5,543 miles / 4,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:18 in Kiel, it's 10:18 in Tokyo. With a 8-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 Kiel (KEL) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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