NRT
Tokyo
Japan
14,521 km
9,023 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
14,521 km
9,023 mi / 7,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT PTZ
Airport Name Narita International Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code NRT PTZ
ICAO Code RJAA SESM
City Tokyo Shell Mera
Country Japan Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 141 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Tokyo (NRT) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 14,521 kilometers (9,023 miles / 7,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:01 in Tokyo, it's 19:01 in Shell Mera. With a 14-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 3,324 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 318° (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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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