NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,795 km
6,086 miles
ROW
Roswell
United States
Distance
9,795 km
6,086 mi / 5,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
49°
northeast

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NRT ROW
Airport Name Narita International Airport Roswell Air Center Airport
IATA Code NRT ROW
ICAO Code RJAA KROW
City Tokyo Roswell
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Denver
Elevation 141 ft 3,671 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 33.300000, -104.530000

Tokyo (NRT) to Roswell (ROW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) in Roswell, United States is 9,795 kilometers (6,086 miles / 5,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:45 in Tokyo, it's 08:45 in Roswell. With a 16-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 3,530 feet between the two airports. Roswell Air Center Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Roswell (ROW) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 313° (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 Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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