MLA
Luqa
Malta
10,284 km
6,390 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
10,284 km
6,390 mi / 5,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Malta
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MLA NRT
Airport Name Luqa Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code MLA NRT
ICAO Code LMML RJAA
City Luqa Tokyo
Country Malta Japan
Timezone Europe/Malta Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 300 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 35.860000, 14.480000 35.760000, 140.390000

Luqa (MLA) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 10,284 kilometers (6,390 miles / 5,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Malta 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 00:15 in Luqa, it's 08:15 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 Luqa (MLA) follows a heading of 319° (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 Luqa Airport (MLA) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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