Narita to Abuja
16h 36m The flight from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) covers 13,026 km (8,094 miles) and takes approximately 16h 36m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 306°, passing near 45.3° N, 61.1° 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 | 23h 41m | 24h 06m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 42m | 17h 07m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 28m | 14h 54m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 20m | 15h 45m |
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
| NRT | ABV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport |
| City | Narita | Abuja |
| Country | Japan | Nigeria |
| ICAO | RJAA | DNAA |
| Coordinates | 35.7686, 140.3887 | 9.0068, 7.2632 |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 1,123 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Narita to Abuja?
A non-stop flight from Narita (NRT) to Abuja (ABV) takes about 16h 36m. The great-circle distance is 13,026 km (8,094 miles, 7,034 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 306°.
How far is Narita from Abuja?
13,026 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,094 miles or 7,034 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 NRT and ABV?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,026 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 16h 36m 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.