NRT
Tokyo
Japan
11,621 km
7,221 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
11,621 km
7,221 mi / 6,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NRT TPA
Airport Name Narita International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code NRT TPA
ICAO Code RJAA KTPA
City Tokyo Tampa
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 141 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 27.980000, -82.530000

Tokyo (NRT) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 11,621 kilometers (7,221 miles / 6,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 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 14:58 in Tokyo, it's 00:58 in Tampa. With a 14-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 Tampa (TPA) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 325° (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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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