NRT
Tokyo
Japan
10,219 km
6,350 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
10,219 km
6,350 mi / 5,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
290°
west northwest

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NRT TES
Airport Name Narita International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code NRT TES
ICAO Code RJAA HHTS
City Tokyo Tessenei
Country Japan Eritrea
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Asmara
Elevation 141 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 15.120000, 36.680000

Tokyo (NRT) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 10,219 kilometers (6,350 miles / 5,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Eritrea. 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 02:30 in Tokyo, it's 20:30 in Tessenei. With a 6-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 1,877 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 52° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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