NRT
Tokyo
Japan
3,234 km
2,009 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
3,234 km
2,009 mi / 1,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
44°
northeast

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NRT SYA
Airport Name Narita International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code NRT SYA
ICAO Code RJAA PASY
City Tokyo Shemya
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Adak
Elevation 141 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 52.700000, 174.100000

Tokyo (NRT) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 3,234 kilometers (2,009 miles / 1,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 20:49 in Tokyo, it's 01:49 in Shemya. With a 19-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 Shemya (SYA) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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