MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
13,035 km
8,099 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
13,035 km
8,099 mi / 7,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
43°
northeast

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MDI NRT
Airport Name Makurdi Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code MDI NRT
ICAO Code DNMK RJAA
City Makurdi Tokyo
Country Nigeria Japan
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 371 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 7.700000, 8.610000 35.760000, 140.390000

Makurdi (MDI) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 13,035 kilometers (8,099 miles / 7,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Nigeria 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 03:00 in Makurdi, it's 11:00 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 Makurdi (MDI) follows a heading of 304° (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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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