NRT
Tokyo
Japan
10,494 km
6,521 miles
SDR
Santander
Spain
Distance
10,494 km
6,521 mi / 5,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NRT SDR
Airport Name Narita International Airport Santander Airport
IATA Code NRT SDR
ICAO Code RJAA LEXJ
City Tokyo Santander
Country Japan Spain
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 141 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 43.430000, -3.820000

Tokyo (NRT) to Santander (SDR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Santander Airport (SDR) in Santander, Spain is 10,494 kilometers (6,521 miles / 5,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:34 in Tokyo, it's 07:34 in Santander. With a 8-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 Santander (SDR) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Santander Airport (SDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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