NHT
London
United Kingdom
9,583 km
5,955 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,583 km
5,955 mi / 5,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
31°
north northeast

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NHT NRT
Airport Name RAF Northolt Narita International Airport
IATA Code NHT NRT
ICAO Code EGWU RJAA
City London Tokyo
Country United Kingdom Japan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 124 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 51.550000, -0.420000 35.760000, 140.390000

London (NHT) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Northolt (NHT) in London, United Kingdom to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,583 kilometers (5,955 miles / 5,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 United Kingdom 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 07:10 in London, it's 16:10 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 London (NHT) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 RAF Northolt (NHT) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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