NRT
Tokyo
Japan
9,006 km
5,596 miles
XFW
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
9,006 km
5,596 mi / 4,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
333°
north northwest

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NRT XFW
Airport Name Narita International Airport Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
IATA Code NRT XFW
ICAO Code RJAA EDHI
City Tokyo Hamburg
Country Japan Germany
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 141 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 53.540000, 9.840000

Tokyo (NRT) to Hamburg (XFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) in Hamburg, Germany is 9,006 kilometers (5,596 miles / 4,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Germany. 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 14:34 in Tokyo, it's 06:34 in Hamburg. With a 8-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 Hamburg (XFW) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 39° (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 Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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