KXE
Klerksdorp
South Africa
13,754 km
8,546 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
13,754 km
8,546 mi / 7,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
63°
east northeast

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KXE NRT
Airport Name P C Pelser Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code KXE NRT
ICAO Code FAKD RJAA
City Klerksdorp Tokyo
Country South Africa Japan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,444 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -26.870000, 26.720000 35.760000, 140.390000

Klerksdorp (KXE) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from P C Pelser Airport (KXE) in Klerksdorp, South Africa to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 13,754 kilometers (8,546 miles / 7,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 South Africa 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 19:57 in Klerksdorp, it's 02:57 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 4,303 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than P C Pelser Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Klerksdorp (KXE) follows a heading of 259° (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 P C Pelser Airport (KXE) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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