# Distance from Maripasoula (MPY) to Tokyo (NRT)

> 15,381 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,381 km / 9,558 mi / 8,305 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 342° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 22° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (GF) → Japan
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 22:20 in Maripasoula, it's 10:20 in Tokyo)
- **Elevation difference**: 265 ft (NRT is lower than MPY)

## Airports

### [Maripasoula Airport (MPY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpy-maripasoula-maripasoula-airport/1ef266df-c2ff-6658-aee5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maripasoula, GF
- ICAO: SOOA
- Timezone: America/Cayenne
- Coordinates: 3.660000, -54.040000
- Elevation: 406 ft

### [Narita International Airport (NRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nrt-tokyo-narita-international-airport/1ef266df-8b22-61a4-b84a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tokyo, Japan
- ICAO: RJAA
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 35.760000, 140.390000
- Elevation: 141 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:20 in Maripasoula, it's 10:20 in Tokyo.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Maripasoula Airport (MPY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpy-maripasoula-maripasoula-airport/1ef266df-c2ff-6658-aee5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Narita International Airport (NRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nrt-tokyo-narita-international-airport/1ef266df-8b22-61a4-b84a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)