NQZ
Astana
Kazakhstan
5,600 km
3,480 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
5,600 km
3,480 mi / 3,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
79°
east

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NQZ NRT
Airport Name Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code NQZ NRT
ICAO Code UACC RJAA
City Astana Tokyo
Country Kazakhstan Japan
Timezone Asia/Almaty Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,166 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 51.020000, 71.470000 35.760000, 140.390000

Astana (NQZ) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 5,600 kilometers (3,480 miles / 3,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kazakhstan with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:26 in Astana, it's 18:26 in Tokyo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,025 feet between the two airports. Narita International Airport sits lower than Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Astana (NQZ) follows a heading of 310° (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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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