KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
14,322 km
8,899 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
14,322 km
8,899 mi / 7,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
30°
north northeast

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KEN NRT
Airport Name Kenema Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code KEN NRT
ICAO Code GFKE RJAA
City Kenema Tokyo
Country Sierra Leone Japan
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 485 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 7.890000, -11.180000 35.760000, 140.390000

Kenema (KEN) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 14,322 kilometers (8,899 miles / 7,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 12:37 in Kenema, it's 21:37 in Tokyo. With a 9-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 Kenema (KEN) follows a heading of 323° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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