NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,225 km
5,732 miles
UAK
Narsarsuaq
Greenland
Distance
9,225 km
5,732 mi / 4,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
north

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NRT UAK
Airport Name Narita International Airport Narsarsuaq Airport
IATA Code NRT UAK
ICAO Code RJAA BGBW
City Tokyo Narsarsuaq
Country Japan Greenland
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Nuuk
Elevation 141 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 61.160000, -45.430000

Tokyo (NRT) to Narsarsuaq (UAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) in Narsarsuaq, Greenland is 9,225 kilometers (5,732 miles / 4,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Greenland. 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 06:49 in Tokyo, it's 19:49 in Narsarsuaq. With a 11-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 Narsarsuaq (UAK) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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