NRT
Tokyo
Japan
10,947 km
6,802 miles
PTN
Patterson
United States
Distance
10,947 km
6,802 mi / 5,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT PTN
Airport Name Narita International Airport Harry P Williams Memorial Airport
IATA Code NRT PTN
ICAO Code RJAA KPTN
City Tokyo Patterson
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 141 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 29.710000, -91.340000

Tokyo (NRT) to Patterson (PTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Harry P Williams Memorial Airport (PTN) in Patterson, United States is 10,947 kilometers (6,802 miles / 5,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 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 11:25 in Tokyo, it's 20:25 in Patterson. With a 15-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 Patterson (PTN) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 320° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Harry P Williams Memorial Airport (PTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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