NRT
Tokyo
Japan
12,521 km
7,780 miles
TFS
Tenerife Island
Spain
Distance
12,521 km
7,780 mi / 6,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
338°
north northwest

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NRT TFS
Airport Name Narita International Airport Tenerife South Airport
IATA Code NRT TFS
ICAO Code RJAA GCTS
City Tokyo Tenerife Island
Country Japan Spain
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 141 ft 209 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 28.040000, -16.570000

Tokyo (NRT) to Tenerife Island (TFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 12,521 kilometers (7,780 miles / 6,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:56 in Tokyo, it's 18:56 in Tenerife Island. With a 9-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 Tenerife Island (TFS) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Tenerife South Airport (TFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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