Jakarta to Narita
7h 40m The flight from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Narita International Airport (NRT) covers 5,839 km (3,628 miles) and takes approximately 7h 40m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 35°, passing near 15.4° N, 121.8° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 10h 37m | 11h 02m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 7h 29m | 7h 54m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 6h 29m | 6h 54m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 6h 52m | 7h 17m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| CGK | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Soekarno-Hatta International Airport | Narita International Airport |
| City | Jakarta | Narita |
| Country | Indonesia | Japan |
| ICAO | WIII | RJAA |
| Coordinates | -6.1256, 106.656 | 35.7686, 140.3887 |
| Elevation | 34 ft | 141 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Jakarta to Narita?
A non-stop flight from Jakarta (CGK) to Narita (NRT) takes about 7h 40m. The great-circle distance is 5,839 km (3,628 miles, 3,153 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 35°.
How far is Jakarta from Narita?
5,839 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 3,628 miles or 3,153 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between CGK and NRT?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 5,839 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 7h 40m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.