NRT
Tokyo
Japan
13,160 km
8,177 miles
XQP
Quepos
Costa Rica
Distance
13,160 km
8,177 mi / 7,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
52°
northeast

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NRT XQP
Airport Name Narita International Airport Quepos Managua Airport
IATA Code NRT XQP
ICAO Code RJAA MRQP
City Tokyo Quepos
Country Japan Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 141 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 9.440000, -84.130000

Tokyo (NRT) to Quepos (XQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) in Quepos, Costa Rica is 13,160 kilometers (8,177 miles / 7,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:00 in Tokyo, it's 02:00 in Quepos. With a 15-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 Quepos (XQP) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). 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 Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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