LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
9,197 km
5,715 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,197 km
5,715 mi / 4,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
36°
northeast

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LWR NRT
Airport Name Leeuwarden Air Base Narita International Airport
IATA Code LWR NRT
ICAO Code EHLW RJAA
City Leeuwarden Tokyo
Country Netherlands Japan
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 53.230000, 5.760000 35.760000, 140.390000

Leeuwarden (LWR) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,197 kilometers (5,715 miles / 4,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:28 in Leeuwarden, it's 11:28 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 Leeuwarden (LWR) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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