NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,732 km
6,047 miles
RSL
Russell
United States
Distance
9,732 km
6,047 mi / 5,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT RSL
Airport Name Narita International Airport Russell Municipal Airport
IATA Code NRT RSL
ICAO Code RJAA KRSL
City Tokyo Russell
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 141 ft 1,864 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 38.870000, -98.810000

Tokyo (NRT) to Russell (RSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) in Russell, United States is 9,732 kilometers (6,047 miles / 5,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 21:36 in Tokyo, it's 06:36 in Russell. With a 15-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 1,723 feet between the two airports. Russell Municipal Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Russell (RSL) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 316° (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 Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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