# Distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Johannesburg (QRA)

> 13,595 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,595 km / 8,448 mi / 7,341 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 259° (west)
- **Return heading**: 63° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → South Africa
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 01:28 in Tokyo, it's 18:28 in Johannesburg)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,342 ft (QRA is higher than NRT)

## Airports

### [Narita International Airport (NRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nrt-tokyo-narita-international-airport/1ef266df-8b22-61a4-b84a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tokyo, Japan
- ICAO: RJAA
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 35.760000, 140.390000
- Elevation: 141 ft

### [Rand Airport (QRA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qra-johannesburg-rand-airport/1ef266de-d1dd-6e82-a204-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Johannesburg, South Africa
- ICAO: FAGM
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -26.240000, 28.150000
- Elevation: 5,483 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:28 in Tokyo, it's 18:28 in Johannesburg.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Narita International Airport (NRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nrt-tokyo-narita-international-airport/1ef266df-8b22-61a4-b84a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rand Airport (QRA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qra-johannesburg-rand-airport/1ef266de-d1dd-6e82-a204-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)