NRT
Tokyo
Japan
4,837 km
3,005 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
4,837 km
3,005 mi / 2,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
35°
northeast

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NRT PQS
Airport Name Narita International Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code NRT PQS
ICAO Code RJAA K0AK
City Tokyo Pilot Station
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Nome
Elevation 141 ft 473 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 61.960000, -162.940000

Tokyo (NRT) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 4,837 kilometers (3,005 miles / 2,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:17 in Tokyo, it's 02:17 in Pilot Station. With a 18-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 Pilot Station (PQS) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Narita International Airport (NRT) and Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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