NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,470 km
5,885 miles
WFD
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
9,470 km
5,885 mi / 5,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NRT WFD
Airport Name Narita International Airport Manchester Woodford Airport
IATA Code NRT WFD
ICAO Code RJAA EGCD
City Tokyo Manchester
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 141 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 53.340000, -2.150000

Tokyo (NRT) to Manchester (WFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Manchester Woodford Airport (WFD) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 9,470 kilometers (5,885 miles / 5,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Kingdom. 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 02:12 in Tokyo, it's 17:12 in Manchester. 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 Manchester (WFD) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 30° (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 Manchester Woodford Airport (WFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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