MEA
Macae
Brazil
18,508 km
11,501 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
18,508 km
11,501 mi / 9,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

MEA NRT
Airport Name Macae Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code MEA NRT
ICAO Code SBME RJAA
City Macae Tokyo
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 8 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -22.340000, -41.770000 35.760000, 140.390000

Macae (MEA) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 18,508 kilometers (11,501 miles / 9,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 23:52 in Macae, it's 11:52 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.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Macae (MEA) follows a heading of 9° (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 Macae Airport (MEA) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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