NRT
Tokyo
Japan
14,638 km
9,096 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
14,638 km
9,096 mi / 7,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
270°
west

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NRT WVB
Airport Name Narita International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code NRT WVB
ICAO Code RJAA FYWB
City Tokyo Walvis Bay
Country Japan Namibia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 141 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Tokyo (NRT) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 14,638 kilometers (9,096 miles / 7,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Namibia. 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 19:18 in Tokyo, it's 12:18 in Walvis Bay. With a 7-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 Walvis Bay (WVB) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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