NRT
Tokyo
Japan
10,316 km
6,410 miles
SAR
Sparta
United States
Distance
10,316 km
6,410 mi / 5,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
37°
northeast

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NRT SAR
Airport Name Narita International Airport Sparta Community-Hunter Field
IATA Code NRT SAR
ICAO Code RJAA KSAR
City Tokyo Sparta
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 141 ft 538 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 38.150000, -89.700000

Tokyo (NRT) to Sparta (SAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Sparta Community-Hunter Field (SAR) in Sparta, United States is 10,316 kilometers (6,410 miles / 5,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 00:03 in Tokyo, it's 09:03 in Sparta. 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.

The return flight from Sparta (SAR) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 321° (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 Sparta Community-Hunter Field (SAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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