# Distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Luau (UAL)

> 13,233 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,233 km / 8,223 mi / 7,145 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 278° (west)
- **Return heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Angola
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 22:01 in Tokyo, it's 14:01 in Luau)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,468 ft (UAL is higher than NRT)

## Airports

### [Narita International Airport (NRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nrt-tokyo-narita-international-airport/1ef266df-8b22-61a4-b84a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tokyo, Japan
- ICAO: RJAA
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 35.760000, 140.390000
- Elevation: 141 ft

### [Luau Airport (UAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ual-luau-luau-airport/1ef266de-dcfb-60da-81e5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Luau, Angola
- ICAO: FNUA
- Timezone: Africa/Luanda
- Coordinates: -10.720000, 22.230000
- Elevation: 3,609 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:01 in Tokyo, it's 14:01 in Luau.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Narita International Airport (NRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nrt-tokyo-narita-international-airport/1ef266df-8b22-61a4-b84a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Luau Airport (UAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ual-luau-luau-airport/1ef266de-dcfb-60da-81e5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)