NRT
Tokyo
Japan
8,697 km
5,404 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
8,697 km
5,404 mi / 4,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NRT RAH
Airport Name Narita International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code NRT RAH
ICAO Code RJAA OERF
City Tokyo Rafha
Country Japan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 141 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 29.630000, 43.490000

Tokyo (NRT) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 8,697 kilometers (5,404 miles / 4,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:08 in Tokyo, it's 10:08 in Rafha. With a 6-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 1,333 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). 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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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