NRT
Tokyo
Japan
14,662 km
9,110 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
14,662 km
9,110 mi / 7,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NRT ROD
Airport Name Narita International Airport Robertson Airport
IATA Code NRT ROD
ICAO Code RJAA FARS
City Tokyo Robertson
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 141 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Tokyo (NRT) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 14,662 kilometers (9,110 miles / 7,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 South Africa. 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 21:39 in Tokyo, it's 14:39 in Robertson. With a 7-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 Robertson (ROD) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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