MLW
Monrovia
Liberia
14,453 km
8,980 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
14,453 km
8,980 mi / 7,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
31°
north northeast

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MLW NRT
Airport Name Spriggs Payne Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code MLW NRT
ICAO Code GLMR RJAA
City Monrovia Tokyo
Country Liberia Japan
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 25 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 6.290000, -10.760000 35.760000, 140.390000

Monrovia (MLW) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) in Monrovia, Liberia to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 14,453 kilometers (8,980 miles / 7,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Liberia 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 03:46 in Monrovia, it's 12:46 in Tokyo. With a 9-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 Monrovia (MLW) follows a heading of 321° (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 Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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