KLB
Kalabo
Zambia
13,462 km
8,365 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
13,462 km
8,365 mi / 7,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
57°
east northeast

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KLB NRT
Airport Name Kalabo Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code KLB NRT
ICAO Code FLKL RJAA
City Kalabo Tokyo
Country Zambia Japan
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,450 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -15.000000, 22.650000 35.760000, 140.390000

Kalabo (KLB) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalabo Airport (KLB) in Kalabo, Zambia to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 13,462 kilometers (8,365 miles / 7,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 05:06 in Kalabo, it's 12:06 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 3,309 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Kalabo Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Kalabo (KLB) follows a heading of 274° (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 Kalabo Airport (KLB) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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