MLM
Morelia
Mexico
11,075 km
6,881 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
11,075 km
6,881 mi / 5,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
314°
northwest

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MLM NRT
Airport Name General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code MLM NRT
ICAO Code MMMM RJAA
City Morelia Tokyo
Country Mexico Japan
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 6,033 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 19.850000, -101.030000 35.760000, 140.390000

Morelia (MLM) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) in Morelia, Mexico to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 11,075 kilometers (6,881 miles / 5,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:36 in Morelia, it's 19:36 in Tokyo. With a 15-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 5,892 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Morelia (MLM) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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