LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
12,555 km
7,801 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
12,555 km
7,801 mi / 6,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
49°
northeast

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LIE NRT
Airport Name Libenge Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code LIE NRT
ICAO Code FZFA RJAA
City Libenge Tokyo
Country DR Congo Japan
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,125 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 3.630000, 18.630000 35.760000, 140.390000

Libenge (LIE) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 12,555 kilometers (7,801 miles / 6,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 DR Congo 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 13:42 in Libenge, it's 21:42 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 Libenge (LIE) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Libenge Airport (LIE) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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