NRT
Tokyo
Japan
11,376 km
7,069 miles
VAT
Vatomandry
Madagascar
Distance
11,376 km
7,069 mi / 6,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
255°
west southwest

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NRT VAT
Airport Name Narita International Airport Vatomandry Airport
IATA Code NRT VAT
ICAO Code RJAA FMMY
City Tokyo Vatomandry
Country Japan Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 141 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -19.380000, 48.950000

Tokyo (NRT) to Vatomandry (VAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Vatomandry Airport (VAT) in Vatomandry, Madagascar is 11,376 kilometers (7,069 miles / 6,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Madagascar. 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 18:56 in Tokyo, it's 12:56 in Vatomandry. 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.

The return flight from Vatomandry (VAT) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 56° (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 Vatomandry Airport (VAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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