NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,309 km
5,784 miles
SLT
Salida
United States
Distance
9,309 km
5,784 mi / 5,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT SLT
Airport Name Narita International Airport Salida/Harriett Alexander Field
IATA Code NRT SLT
ICAO Code RJAA KANK
City Tokyo Salida
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Denver
Elevation 141 ft 7,523 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 38.500000, -106.000000

Tokyo (NRT) to Salida (SLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Salida/Harriett Alexander Field (SLT) in Salida, United States is 9,309 kilometers (5,784 miles / 5,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 14:42 in Tokyo, it's 22:42 in Salida. 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 7,382 feet between the two airports. Salida/Harriett Alexander Field sits higher than Narita International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salida (SLT) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 312° (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 Salida/Harriett Alexander Field (SLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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