LEC
Lencois
Brazil
17,421 km
10,825 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
17,421 km
10,825 mi / 9,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bahia
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

LEC NRT
Airport Name Chapada Diamantina Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code LEC NRT
ICAO Code SBLE RJAA
City Lencois Tokyo
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,676 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -12.480000, -41.280000 35.760000, 140.390000

Lencois (LEC) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) in Lencois, Brazil to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 17,421 kilometers (10,825 miles / 9,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Brazil with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:47 in Lencois, it's 05:47 in Tokyo. With a 12-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 1,535 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Chapada Diamantina Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Lencois (LEC) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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