NRT
Tokyo
Japan
12,190 km
7,574 miles
RLT
Arlit
Niger
Distance
12,190 km
7,574 mi / 6,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NRT RLT
Airport Name Narita International Airport Arlit Airport
IATA Code NRT RLT
ICAO Code RJAA DRZL
City Tokyo Arlit
Country Japan Niger
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Niamey
Elevation 141 ft 1,443 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 18.790000, 7.370000

Tokyo (NRT) to Arlit (RLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Arlit Airport (RLT) in Arlit, Niger is 12,190 kilometers (7,574 miles / 6,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:58 in Tokyo, it's 19:58 in Arlit. With a 8-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 1,302 feet between the two airports. Arlit Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Arlit (RLT) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 39° (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 Arlit Airport (RLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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