NGO
Tokoname
Japan
13,973 km
8,683 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
13,973 km
8,683 mi / 7,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NGO UTN
Airport Name Chubu Centrair International Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code NGO UTN
ICAO Code RJGG FAUP
City Tokoname Upington
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates 34.860000, 136.800000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Tokoname (NGO) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) in Tokoname, Japan to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 13,973 kilometers (8,683 miles / 7,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:50 in Tokoname, it's 04:50 in Upington. With a 7-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 2,767 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than Chubu Centrair International Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to Tokoname (NGO) follows a heading of 66° (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 Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) and Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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