MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
9,331 km
5,798 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,331 km
5,798 mi / 5,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
53°
northeast

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MED NRT
Airport Name Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code MED NRT
ICAO Code OEMA RJAA
City Medina Tokyo
Country Saudi Arabia Japan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 2,151 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 24.550000, 39.710000 35.760000, 140.390000

Medina (MED) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,331 kilometers (5,798 miles / 5,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:20 in Medina, it's 15:20 in Tokyo. With a 6-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 2,010 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Medina (MED) follows a heading of 296° (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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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