NRT
Tokyo
Japan
18,407 km
11,437 miles
SSO
Sao Lourenco
Brazil
Distance
18,407 km
11,437 mi / 9,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT SSO
Airport Name Narita International Airport Sao Lourenco Airport
IATA Code NRT SSO
ICAO Code RJAA SNLO
City Tokyo Sao Lourenco
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 141 ft 2,871 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -22.090000, -45.040000

Tokyo (NRT) to Sao Lourenco (SSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) in Sao Lourenco, Brazil is 18,407 kilometers (11,437 miles / 9,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:06 in Tokyo, it's 07:06 in Sao Lourenco. With a 12-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 2,730 feet between the two airports. Sao Lourenco Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Lourenco (SSO) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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