NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,471 km
5,885 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
9,471 km
5,885 mi / 5,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT SAD
Airport Name Narita International Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code NRT SAD
ICAO Code RJAA KSAD
City Tokyo Safford
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Phoenix
Elevation 141 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 32.850000, -109.640000

Tokyo (NRT) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 9,471 kilometers (5,885 miles / 5,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 19:17 in Tokyo, it's 03:17 in Safford. 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 3,037 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Safford (SAD) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 310° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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