NRT
Tokyo
Japan
13,473 km
8,372 miles
SXG
Senanga
Zambia
Distance
13,473 km
8,372 mi / 7,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
272°
west

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NRT SXG
Airport Name Narita International Airport Senanga Airport
IATA Code NRT SXG
ICAO Code RJAA FLSN
City Tokyo Senanga
Country Japan Zambia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 141 ft 3,370 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -16.100000, 23.270000

Tokyo (NRT) to Senanga (SXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Senanga Airport (SXG) in Senanga, Zambia is 13,473 kilometers (8,372 miles / 7,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:22 in Tokyo, it's 05:22 in Senanga. With a 7-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 3,229 feet between the two airports. Senanga Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Senanga (SXG) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Senanga Airport (SXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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